Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Baumchen, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Physician Assistant · Durango, CO

  • NPI 1205890431
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Mercado St Ste 202
Durango, CO 813017307
(970) 764-9400
fax (970) 764-9449
Additional location
1 Mercado St Ste 200
Durango, CO 813017308
(970) 382-9500
fax (970) 375-0007
Mailing address
Po Box 800022
Kansas City, MO 641800022

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 13, 2024
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Colorado #PA.0001570 · Colorado #1570

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205890431. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
831
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$56,220
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 230 178 $78
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 174 164 $45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 94 84 $109
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 83 83 $96
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 52 47 $47
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views 27 27 $62
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 24 17 $28
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 23 15 $34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 22 21 $49
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 21 21 $125

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$102
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Avanos Medical 1 $46.82
Stryker Corporation 2 $37.35
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $17.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$102

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
396
Patients
193
Total drug cost
$4,635
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 110 32 $1,394
Methocarbamol Generic 76 37 $284
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 64 38 $251
Tramadol Hcl Generic 33 26 $96
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 29 22 $195
Pregabalin Generic 24 0 $2,019
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 17 12 $59
Celecoxib Generic 16 0 $245
Lorazepam Generic 16 15 $14
Methylprednisolone Generic 11 11 $78

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. George Baumchen's medical specialty?
Dr. George Baumchen practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Durango, CO.
Where does Dr. George Baumchen practice?
Dr. George Baumchen practices at 1 Mercado St Ste 202, Durango, CO 813017307. Office phone: 9707649400.
What is Dr. George Baumchen's NPI?
Dr. George Baumchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205890431, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Baumchen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Baumchen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Baumchen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.