Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Colin Buchanan, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Neurological Surgery Physician · Neurological Surgery Physician · Aurora, CO

  • NPI 1801066964
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 62.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1411 S Potomac St Ste 450
Aurora, CO 800124544
(303) 783-8844
fax (303) 783-2002
Additional location
500 E Hampden Ave Ste 200
Englewood, CO 801132885

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2025
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Colorado #DR.0055757 · Ohio #35.121058 · Idaho #M-12453 · California #107826

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801066964. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
615
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$104,133
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 197 142 $126
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 103 103 $163
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 103 99 $172
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 98 51 $115
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 59 51 $88
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 27 20 $210
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 14 14 $637
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 14 14 $985

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,196
Transactions
96
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 93 $1,132.34
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $27.59
Cerapedics Inc. 1 $19.21
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. 1 $17.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,196

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Colin Buchanan's medical specialty?
Dr. Colin Buchanan practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Colin Buchanan practice?
Dr. Colin Buchanan practices at 1411 S Potomac St Ste 450, Aurora, CO 800124544. Office phone: 3037838844.
What is Dr. Colin Buchanan's NPI?
Dr. Colin Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801066964, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Colin Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Colin Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Colin Buchanan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.