James Metzger, MD
James Metzger is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Golden, CO with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
James Metzger, MD has been part of the Golden medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
344
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
174
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,676
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $168k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
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.
Graduated medical school · 1988
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (Class of 1988)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 394033
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With James Metzger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Metzger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder 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 James Metzger
NPI records show Dr. Metzger as active with telehealth listed in Golden, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 949-1250.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
5920 Mcintyre St, Golden, CO 80403-7445
Mailing Address
5920 Mcintyre St, Golden, CO 80403-7445
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