Brian Charles Harrington, M.D.

Family Medicine

Brian Charles Harrington is a Family Medicine specialist based in Steamboat Springs, CO with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(970) 879-3327Steamboat Springs, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Brian Charles Harrington, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 35+ years, working in group practice. A Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 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 49% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 570 Family Medicine providers in COSee all Family Medicine in Steamboat Springs35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2042dNPPES updated 2020-10-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

940 Central Park Dr Suite #100, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-8816

Fax: (970) 870-3499
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

1.45%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

1.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.6%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

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

Medicare Patients

486

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

387

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,389

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $403k

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 (-21%)49%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

  2. Board certified · Oct 18, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Class of 1991)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 391301

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Brian Charles Harrington

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Charles Harrington for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Steamboat Springs 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 Brian Charles Harrington

NPI records show Dr. Harrington as active with telehealth listed in Steamboat Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 879-3327.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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