Physician Profile
Alexander Colen, D.O
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Colen
Alexander Colen, D.O is a healthcare provider in Farmington Hills, MI specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Alexander trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2014. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 1,508 services to 938 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, and x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (248) 471-8822
- Email not available
Practice Locations
28050 GRAND RIVER AVE ZIEGER ADMIN & EDUC BUILDING
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
11012 E 13 Mile Rd Ste 112
Warren, MI 48093
22731 Newman St Ste 100A
Dearborn, MI 48124
32300 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,508 services · 938 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
84 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
62 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
56 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Release of tendon of palm or finger | Procedure | 26440 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint | Procedure | 29125 |
19 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
170 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
123 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
96 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Farmington Hills 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alexander Colen?
Alexander Colen is an orthopaedic surgeon in Farmington Hills, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Alexander Colen's address?
Alexander Colen is listed at 28050 Grand River Ave Zieger Admin & Educ Building, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Colen?
The number on file is (248) 471-8822. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alexander Colen?
Alexander Colen's National Provider Identifier is 1720490543. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alexander Colen train?
Alexander Colen attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alexander Colen have?
Alexander Colen has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alexander Colen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alexander Colen performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and injection of carpal tunnel; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alexander Colen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alexander Colen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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