Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gary Atherholt, MSPA-C, Bsrt(R)

Physician Assistant · Medical Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Aurora, CO

  • NPI 1609120617
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-0000
Additional location
799 E Hampden Ave Ste 400
Englewood, CO 801132766
(303) 789-2663
Mailing address
Po Box 110429
Aurora, CO 800420429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 14, 2026
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Colorado #5161 · Pennsylvania #MA056314 · Arizona #10216

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609120617. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
164
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$13,466
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 37 34 $11
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 32 30 $15
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 30 30 $12
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 27 27 $283
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 22 15 $91
36590 Removal of central venous tube with port or pump 16 16 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 53 peers in this city , average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$258
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, Inc. 2 $223.94
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $34.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$258

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gary Atherholt's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Atherholt practices Physician Assistant in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Gary Atherholt practice?
Dr. Gary Atherholt practices at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 800452545. Office phone: 7208480000.
What is Dr. Gary Atherholt's NPI?
Dr. Gary Atherholt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609120617, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Atherholt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Atherholt accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Atherholt commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (HCPCS 77001); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.