David J Cahn, MD

Urology

David J Cahn is an Urology specialist based in Golden, CO with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(303) 985-2550Golden, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

David J Cahn, MD has practiced urology for 36+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 97 Urology providers in COSee all Urology in Golden36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3040dNPPES updated 2018-01-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

400 Indiana St Ste 300, Golden, CO 80401-5027

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

73.44/100

Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.2 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.47%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

2.47% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

357

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

485

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,066

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.11M

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
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+18%)39%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$11.7k received from industry

77 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 David J Cahn'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 · 1990

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Education & Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 390330

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Virtual Urology Care With David J Cahn

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

Schedule a virtual visit with David J Cahn for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Golden 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 David J Cahn

NPI records show Dr. Cahn as active with telehealth listed in Golden, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 985-2550.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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