Active NPI 1669620514 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian Paul Butzen , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Durango, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Butzen, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Durango, CO. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2007, Dr. Butzen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 575 RIVERGATE LANE.

Dr. Butzen maintains professional affiliations with Animas Surgical Hospital Llc, Animas Orthopedic Associates And Sports Medicine Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

575 Rivergate Lane
Suite 105

Durango, CO 81301

Telephone 9702593020

Fax 9702599766

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc Facility NPI 1508842964

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Durango, CO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs +1.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.6 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Durango, CO (505 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

23.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Butzen (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Durango Specialty Average (17.6 Years) 17.6 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	10,890	104	$0.99	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	190	145	$347.33	$85.59
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	180	96	$136.03	$33.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	97	$489.31	$120.27
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	95	48	$257.26	$51.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	84	65	$286.03	$65.81
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	67	50	$452.16	$110.69
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	64	45	$145.28	$35.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$425.72	$105.12
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	45	27	$160.95	$39.40
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	34	14	$36.76	$9.67
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	33	17	$24.07	$6.34
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	31	30	$2856.24	$359.12
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	28	27	$6389.29	$1327.82
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	25	21	$220.80	$51.57
26055 Incision of tendon covering	24	19	$2299.05	$503.25
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	21	16	$231.36	$47.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$634.83	$159.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	15	$217.42	$53.31
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	14	$686.97	$168.39
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	13	$1800.00	$398.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	243	179	$330.14	$91.21
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	175	94	$130.08	$36.00
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	99	79	$20.00	$11.54
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	94	54	$16.00	$7.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	75	$470.00	$128.91
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	81	50	$130.00	$38.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	80	72	$264.00	$69.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$405.00	$113.14
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	49	29	$140.00	$42.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	42	$205.00	$57.37
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	35	33	$450.00	$121.42
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	31	25	$251.61	$58.18
26055 Incision of tendon covering	30	24	$2200.00	$556.42
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	28	17	$130.00	$39.62
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	26	23	$262.50	$59.93
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	24	24	$2830.00	$392.61
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	22	18	$224.25	$52.02
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	20	20	$6100.00	$1443.05
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	20	17	$1800.00	$435.83
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$4170.00	$1073.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	143	$330.00	$92.31
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	161	97	$130.00	$36.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	113	$470.00	$130.63
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	75	45	$16.00	$6.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$405.00	$113.80
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	65	42	$130.00	$38.66
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	64	29	$140.00	$43.36
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	61	46	$20.00	$10.84
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	61	50	$267.54	$70.39
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	53	35	$261.23	$60.39
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	53	24	$20.00	$6.76
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	48	38	$450.00	$123.89
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	30	15	$130.00	$39.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	26	$205.00	$57.69
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	24	24	$2830.00	$380.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$600.00	$170.57
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	23	20	$1956.52	$436.93
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	20	20	$6100.00	$1461.70
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	19	17	$225.00	$55.68
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$3970.00	$1085.71
26055 Incision of tendon covering	17	15	$1852.35	$579.67
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	11	11	$330.00	$88.34

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	186	147	$465.43	$132.91
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	160	100	$127.66	$35.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	160	119	$321.69	$93.75
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	93	56	$128.71	$38.26
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	88	56	$20.00	$10.67
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	83	50	$16.00	$5.69
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	66	51	$294.85	$74.16
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	56	34	$138.93	$42.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$600.00	$171.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$402.96	$115.06
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	40	32	$251.00	$57.28
26055 Incision of tendon covering	36	27	$1800.44	$575.95
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	31	19	$127.58	$39.42
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	31	28	$435.81	$123.22
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	21	18	$245.00	$57.83
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	20	18	$1793.75	$447.92
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	18	17	$2818.89	$448.11
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	15	$3970.00	$1098.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	277	177	$260.00	$76.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	175	83	$105.00	$34.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	125	$385.00	$110.39
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	100	57	$16.00	$6.06
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	99	55	$20.00	$11.58
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	79	51	$115.00	$36.13
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	72	50	$281.11	$72.85
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	51	32	$125.00	$40.16
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	42	26	$241.67	$58.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	35	$155.00	$45.80
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	35	27	$340.00	$112.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$385.00	$111.43
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	27	25	$228.15	$56.60
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	23	22	$2730.00	$405.20
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	23	21	$1675.00	$445.86
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	22	13	$115.00	$32.13
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	18	18	$5800.00	$1510.05
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	17	12	$115.00	$37.00
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	13	$3870.00	$1090.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	241	156	$260.00	$75.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	126	79	$105.00	$30.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	124	$385.00	$109.73
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	118	67	$12.54	$6.30
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	92	62	$16.30	$12.18
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	84	49	$125.00	$37.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	78	$385.00	$109.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	66	55	$263.33	$68.47
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	58	41	$217.24	$48.50
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	58	45	$115.00	$33.92
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	48	39	$340.00	$103.10
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	29	19	$115.00	$30.29
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	19	$155.00	$45.67
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	22	15	$115.00	$34.34
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	22	16	$1675.00	$437.56
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	19	16	$266.32	$58.56
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	16	16	$2730.00	$384.56
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$3870.00	$1089.70
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	14	$185.00	$48.49
26055 Incision of tendon covering	13	11	$1706.00	$521.31
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	12	11	$115.00	$19.72
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	11	11	$5800.00	$1505.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	122	$233.05	$69.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	117	$337.56	$103.31
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	115	63	$93.91	$28.16
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	97	75	$12.00	$6.66
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	74	40	$112.11	$33.66
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	70	50	$16.23	$13.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	67	$330.65	$102.73
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	67	51	$100.88	$30.55
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	55	47	$247.00	$64.48
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	46	44	$190.43	$51.62
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	33	17	$102.27	$30.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	28	$142.42	$41.94
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	26	21	$185.23	$45.35
26055 Incision of tendon covering	18	13	$1706.00	$481.75
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	15	13	$1460.00	$403.95
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	11	$175.00	$48.80
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	13	13	$250.00	$90.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	184	119	$194.55	$68.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	105	$286.03	$102.34
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	94	57	$8.76	$5.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	85	$285.23	$101.39
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	73	46	$87.45	$29.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	64	41	$82.13	$27.29
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	61	32	$101.69	$33.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	31	29	$202.74	$66.94
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	29	17	$89.17	$28.07
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	22	16	$12.91	$10.01
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	20	16	$153.90	$46.52
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	19	16	$89.11	$29.90
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	19	18	$159.26	$50.07
26055 Incision of tendon covering	17	12	$1552.47	$437.22
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	16	14	$157.38	$54.08
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	16	14	$1419.06	$360.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	11	$115.77	$41.07
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	12	12	$159.75	$47.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CO DR.0052899

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Animas Surgical Hospital Llc

575 Rivergate Ln, Durango, CO 813017487

Phone: 9702473537

Animas Orthopedic Associates And Sports Medicine Pc

575 Rivergate, Durango, CO 813017490

Phone: 9702593020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

10 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Alyson Fix

Physician Assistant

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Dr. Mark Kircher , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Field Blevins , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

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Dr. Jacob Wilkerson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

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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 January 14, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 14, 2014

Registered at 575 RIVERGATE LANE, SUITE 105, DURANGO, CO 81301 (Tel: 9702593020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 14, 2014

Registered at 575 RIVERGATE LANE, SUITE 105, DURANGO, CO 81301 (Tel: 9702593020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 14, 2014

Recorded as BRIAN BUTZEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 14, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #DR.0052899 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 04, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669620514

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 04, 2008

Last Update: January 14, 2014

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

575 Rivergate Lane, Suite 105

Durango, CO 81301

Phone: 9702593020

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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