Douglas Alan Dennis, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Douglas Alan Dennis is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Denver, CO with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(720) 524-1367Denver, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Douglas Alan Dennis, MD practices as part of a group orthopedic surgeon practice in Denver, CO. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1979 and has 47+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.18/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 36 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in COSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Denver47+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 4881dNPPES updated 2013-01-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2425 S Colorado Blvd Ste 270, Denver, CO 80222-5946

Fax: (720) 524-1422
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

77.18/100

Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.4 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

273

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

120

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

178

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1k

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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.13M received from industry

13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

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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 Douglas Alan Dennis'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 · 1979

    University of Toledo College of Medicine

  2. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

University of Toledo College of Medicine (Class of 1979)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190125

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Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Douglas Alan Dennis

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas Alan Dennis for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Denver 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 Douglas Alan Dennis

Dr. Dennis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Denver, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 524-1367.

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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