Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Butzen, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Durango, CO

  • NPI 1669620514
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 69.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
575 Rivergate Lane, Suite 105
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-3020
fax (970) 259-9766

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 14, 2014
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #DR.0052899

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669620514. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,260
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$146,937
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 243 179 $91
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 175 94 $36
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 99 79 $12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 94 54 $7
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 83 75 $129
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 81 50 $39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 80 72 $69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 64 64 $113
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 49 29 $43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 45 42 $57

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Durango Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$49
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Celgene Corporation 1 $28.72
Stryker Corporation 1 $19.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$49

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
82
Patients
69
Total drug cost
$369
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 54 46 $275
Tramadol Hcl Generic 15 12 $38
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 13 11 $56

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Butzen's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Butzen practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Durango, CO.
Where does Dr. Brian Butzen practice?
Dr. Brian Butzen practices at 575 Rivergate Lane, Durango, CO 81301. Office phone: 9702593020.
What is Dr. Brian Butzen's NPI?
Dr. Brian Butzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669620514, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Butzen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Butzen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Butzen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.