Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Peter Shorten, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Grand Junction, CO
- NPI 1902223043
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2373 G RD Ste 100
Grand Junction, CO 815051003
(970) 644-4010
fax (970) 644-3920 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1727
Grand Jct, CO 815021727
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 16, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Colorado #DR.0064327 · Utah #11268151-1205
- Medicaid
- CO #9000182226
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902223043. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
797
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$183,606
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 172 | 118 | $128 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 96 | 83 | $91 | |
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 74 | 73 | $53 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 72 | 69 | $203 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 61 | 61 | $167 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 36 | 25 | $251 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 36 | 35 | $42 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 36 | 34 | $176 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 27 | 18 | $8 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 26 | 14 | $381 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$264
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Spine, LLC | 2 | $263.62 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
387
Patients
165
Total drug cost
$4,554
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 110 | 33 | $1,498 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 86 | 33 | $2,062 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 61 | 38 | $347 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 47 | 28 | $316 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 23 | 22 | $16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 22 | 11 | $50 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 14 | 0 | $70 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 13 | 0 | $140 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $55 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Peter Shorten's medical specialty?
Dr. Peter Shorten practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Grand Junction, CO.
Where does Dr. Peter Shorten practice?
Dr. Peter Shorten practices at 2373 G RD Ste 100, Grand Junction, CO 815051003. Office phone: 9706444010.
What is Dr. Peter Shorten's NPI?
Dr. Peter Shorten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902223043, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Peter Shorten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Peter Shorten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Peter Shorten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.