Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Garlitz, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: General Surgery) · Westminster, CO

  • NPI 1679537179
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 97.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8300 Alcott St, Suite 201
Westminster, CO 800314008
(303) 428-0004
fax (303) 428-1539

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #41767

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679537179. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
134
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$16,989
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 59 44 $80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $170
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 16 $131
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 14 13 $174
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $224
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 12 11 $120

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Westminster Specialist, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$9,292
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 21 $9,236.88
Acera Surgical, INC. 1 $34.97
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $20.56

By nature of payment

Education
$7,000
Travel and Lodging
$1,327
Food and Beverage
$957
Gift
$9

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
74
Patients
71
Total drug cost
$197
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 39 38 $92
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 22 22 $59
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 11 $47

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Garlitz's medical specialty?
Dr. James Garlitz practices Specialist in Westminster, CO.
Where does Dr. James Garlitz practice?
Dr. James Garlitz practices at 8300 Alcott St, Westminster, CO 800314008. Office phone: 3034280004.
What is Dr. James Garlitz's NPI?
Dr. James Garlitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679537179, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Garlitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Garlitz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Garlitz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.