Active NPI 1952418162 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Robert Denton , MD

Surgery • Aurora, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Denton, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Aurora, CO. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1991, Dr. Denton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1501 S POTOMAC ST.

Dr. Denton is affiliated with Colorado Surgical And Critical Care Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1501 S Potomac St

Aurora, CO 800125411

Telephone 3033370559

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Regional Ekg Interpretation Group Facility NPI 1962460261

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Aurora, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +13.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 23.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

50 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, CO (635 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

86.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Denton (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Aurora Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	147	101	$531.00	$77.32
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	25	25	$1566.00	$169.98
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	22	22	$426.00	$79.86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$1122.00	$128.00
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$389.00	$48.14
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$4401.09	$600.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	71	50	$531.00	$78.53
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	37	23	$724.00	$118.12
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	24	$389.00	$49.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$1122.00	$129.07
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	17	17	$426.00	$80.50
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$1566.00	$172.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	68	45	$720.63	$101.34
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	32	31	$1099.22	$133.96
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	24	$531.00	$70.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	34	34	$808.41	$136.24
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	23	$325.00	$72.05
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	13	12	$495.00	$103.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	36	$779.00	$140.46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	33	26	$325.00	$73.69
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	20	18	$495.00	$106.53
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$4401.09	$638.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	42	42	$773.29	$133.47
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	33	27	$323.18	$70.87
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$4008.47	$538.48
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	16	13	$495.00	$101.29
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$195.00	$38.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	59	59	$719.00	$133.15
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	29	24	$295.00	$70.87
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	17	$195.00	$38.19
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	17	17	$373.00	$71.28
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$3724.00	$487.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	50	49	$719.00	$130.65
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	35	31	$295.00	$68.84
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	33	22	$195.00	$37.47
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$4003.30	$479.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CO 35313

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Colorado Surgical And Critical Care Associates Pllc

9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker, CO 801388573

Phone: 3032694000

Colorado Surgical And Critical Care Associates Pllc

1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 800125411

Phone: 3036952600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. James Geddes , MD

Surgery

NPI 1366559585

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Robert Snyder , MD

Surgery

NPI 1699882803

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jodie Taylor , MD

Surgery

NPI 1902908833

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1501 S POTOMAC ST, AURORA, CO 800125411 (Tel: 3033370559)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 909, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 809010909 (Tel: 7195764171)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES DENTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #35313 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952418162

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 24, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 909

Colorado Springs, CO 809010909

Phone: 7195764171

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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