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.

(303) 415-8800Boulder, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 150 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in COSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Boulder35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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

Fax: (303) 415-8801
CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

3.16%

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 = better

91%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)

Better than 78% of reporting doctors in Colorado

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

487

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+5%)23%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$201 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    University of Mississippi School of Medicine

  2. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Alan Scott Zacharias

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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