Alan Scott Zacharias, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Alan Scott Zacharias is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boulder, CO with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 35 years in psychiatry & neurology, Alan Scott Zacharias, M.D. is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Boulder. A University of Mississippi School of Medicine graduate since 1991, he brings 35+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2571dNPPES updated 2019-05-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4801 Riverbend Rd Ste 200, Boulder, CO 80301-2613
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.16%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
487
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
386
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,123
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$201 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alan Scott Zacharias's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
5450 Western Ave, Boulder, CO 80301-2709
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390335
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alan Scott Zacharias for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boulder required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alan Scott Zacharias
Dr. Zacharias is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boulder, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 415-8800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alan Scott Zacharias
Practice Location
4801 Riverbend Rd Ste 200, Boulder, CO 80301-2613
Mailing Address
5450 Western Ave, Boulder, CO 80301-2709
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