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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 .
- Primary practice
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1411 S Potomac St Ste 450
Aurora, CO 800124544
(303) 783-8844
fax (303) 783-2002 - Additional location
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500 E Hampden Ave Ste 200
Englewood, CO 801132885
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.