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- 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
About Dr. Patel
Vikas Patel, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Aurora, CO. Vikas is a 1997 graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. Vikas is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Medicare claims data shows Vikas provided 578 services to 354 patients. The services billed most often include fusion of additional segment of spine, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, and computer-assisted spinal procedure. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861589913.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (720) 848-0000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12605 E 16TH AVE
Aurora, CO 80045
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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
578 services · 354 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
198 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
76 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure | Procedure | 61783 |
52 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
34 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
33 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
32 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Incision or removal of spine bone segment, each additional segment | Procedure | 22216 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
24 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22634 |
18 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Incision or removal of lower spine bone segment | Procedure | 22214 |
17 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Aurora 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Washington University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of additional segment of spine 7
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Patel?
Dr. Patel is listed at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Patel?
The number on file is (720) 848-0000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Patel?
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1861589913. 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
What is Dr. Patel's medical education?
Dr. Patel attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Patel have?
Dr. Patel has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Patel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patel performs procedures including fusion of additional segment of spine, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion and computer-assisted spinal procedure. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Patel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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