Physician Profile
Peter Shorten, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shorten
Peter Shorten, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Grand Junction, CO. Peter is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 477 services to 365 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) 644-4010
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2373 G RD STE 100
Grand Junction, CO 81505
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
477 services · 365 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
53 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
34 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
26 |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
17 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
16 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
16 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
12 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
11 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
32 |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | Imaging | 72114 |
28 |
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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Grand Junction 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of additional segment of spine 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Peter Shorten?
Peter Shorten is an orthopedic surgeon in Grand Junction, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Peter Shorten's address?
Peter Shorten is listed at 2373 G Rd Ste 100, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Peter Shorten?
The number on file is (970) 644-4010. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Peter Shorten?
Peter Shorten's National Provider Identifier is 1902223043. 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 Peter Shorten train?
Peter Shorten attended Other, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Peter Shorten have?
Peter Shorten has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Peter Shorten perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Peter Shorten performs procedures including fusion of additional segment of spine, partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment and partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Peter Shorten's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Peter Shorten. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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