Physician Profile
Bret C. Peterson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Peterson
Based in Fort Collins, CO, Bret C. Peterson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Bret graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 2007. Bret is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows Bret provided 2,584 services to 1,141 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (970) 493-0112
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2500 E PROSPECT RD
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
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
2,584 services · 1,141 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
74 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
61 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
54 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
49 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
37 |
| Application of elbow to finger cast | Procedure | 29075 |
16 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
14 |
| Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers | Procedure | 25447 |
13 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
165 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
125 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Collins 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Peterson specialize in?
Dr. Peterson is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Collins, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Peterson located?
Dr. Peterson is listed at 2500 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Peterson's phone number?
The number on file is (970) 493-0112. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Peterson?
Dr. Peterson's National Provider Identifier is 1295909281. 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 Dr. Peterson go to medical school?
Dr. Peterson attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Peterson have?
Dr. Peterson has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Peterson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Peterson performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, release and/or relocation of hand nerve and incision of tendon covering of finger; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Peterson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Peterson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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