Active NPI 1750383394 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Stephen Bales , RN NP

Urology • Denver, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Stephen Bales, RN NP is a certified Urology practicing in Denver, CO. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1999, Stephen Bales delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 850 E HARVARD AVE STE 305.

Stephen Bales is affiliated with Portercare Adventist Health System and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include simple surgical subtotal removal of prostate using laparoscope, suture suspension of bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage using an endoscope, surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

850 E Harvard Ave Ste 305

Denver, CO 802105076

Telephone 3038258822

Fax 3038254022

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Portercare Adventist Health System Facility NPI 1336972405

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Denver, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +4.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.2 Yrs

State Avg: 21.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

53 Specialists

Practicing in Denver, CO (257 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

34.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bales (27 Years) 27 Yrs

Denver Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 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
55867 Simple surgical subtotal removal of prostate using laparoscope	12	12	$472.00	$139.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
51990 Suture suspension of bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage using an endoscope	27	27	$341.00	$52.83
55867 Simple surgical subtotal removal of prostate using laparoscope	24	24	$472.00	$143.04
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	21	21	$657.00	$162.84
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	12	12	$312.00	$45.34
50543 Partial removal of kidney using an endoscope	11	11	$679.00	$202.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
51990 Suture suspension of bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage using an endoscope	34	34	$341.00	$74.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$335.00	$112.94
81003 Automated urinalysis test	22	22	$14.00	$2.24
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	19	19	$651.81	$198.19
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	18	17	$326.73	$68.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
51990 Suture suspension of bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage using an endoscope	27	27	$343.44	$77.32
81003 Automated urinalysis test	25	25	$14.00	$2.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$335.00	$114.44
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	16	16	$661.13	$200.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	70	67	$14.00	$2.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	65	$334.54	$95.58
51990 Suture suspension of bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage using an endoscope	27	27	$356.66	$71.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	25	$229.80	$66.00
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	21	20	$35.43	$10.82
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	19	19	$687.53	$209.33
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	12	12	$320.01	$48.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	11	11	$25.00	$2.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	57	$249.00	$94.56
81003 Automated urinalysis test	56	53	$14.00	$2.44
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	34	34	$613.95	$203.16
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	31	28	$41.84	$13.20
51990 Suture suspension of bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage using an endoscope	25	25	$315.50	$61.94
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	15	15	$268.61	$50.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	95	$181.00	$90.94
81003 Automated urinalysis test	91	82	$14.00	$2.63
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	30	28	$43.00	$16.25
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	29	29	$544.83	$198.79
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	18	16	$25.00	$2.94
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	13	13	$229.62	$50.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	93	$181.00	$91.96
81003 Automated urinalysis test	93	84	$14.00	$3.02
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	33	33	$544.88	$190.36
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	30	27	$43.00	$19.78
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	14	14	$229.71	$39.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-07

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License CO APN.2805-NP

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363LA2200X

State License CO 103336

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Portercare Adventist Health System

2353 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 801098405

Phone: 7204553750

Portercare Adventist Health System

2535 D S Downing St, Denver, CO 802105817

Phone: 3037441065

Portercare Adventist Health System

7700 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 801222602

Phone: 3037308900

Portercare Adventist Health System

2525 S Downing St, Denver, CO 802105817

Portercare Adventist Health System

2350 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 801098405

Phone: 7204550650

Portercare Adventist Health System

7750 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 801222623

Phone: 3037348650

Portercare Adventist Health System

2360 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 801098405

Phone: 3037157106

Portercare Adventist Health System

2535 S Downing St, Denver, CO 802105850

Phone: 3037785797

Portercare Adventist Health System

9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker, CO 801388573

Phone: 3032694975

Secondary Practice Locations

2777 Mile High Stadium Cir

Denver, CO 802115222

Phone: 3038258822

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 07, 2025

Registered at 850 E HARVARD AVE STE 305, DENVER, CO 802105076 (Tel: 3038258822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 07, 2025

Registered at 850 E HARVARD AVE STE 305, DENVER, CO 802105076 (Tel: 3038258822)

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NPI Profile Active March 05, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 05, 2008

Registered at 2777 MILE HIGH STADIUM CIR, DENVER, CO 802115222 (Tel: 3038258822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 05, 2008

Registered at 2777 MILE HIGH STADIUM CIR, DENVER, CO 802115222 (Tel: 3038258822)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 05, 2008

Recorded as STEPHEN BALES, RN NP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 05, 2008

Nurse Practitioner (License #103336 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 12, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750383394

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 12, 2005

Last Update: February 07, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

850 E Harvard Ave Ste 305

Denver, CO 802105076

Phone: 3038258822

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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