Kari Barton, MD
With over 31 years in family medicine, Kari Barton, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Highlands Ranch. Trained at University of Utah School of Medicine (class of 1995), she has been practicing for over 31 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2917dNPPES updated 2018-05-11 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
206 W County Line Rd Ste 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-2321
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 = better0.86%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado0.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.9%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
337
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
447
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,944
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $251k
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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
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 · 1995
University of Utah School of Medicine
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
University of Utah School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390334
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Kari Barton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kari Barton for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Highlands Ranch 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 Kari Barton
NPI records show Dr. Barton as active with telehealth listed in Highlands Ranch, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 795-5980.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kari Barton
Practice Location
206 W County Line Rd Ste 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-2321
Mailing Address
206 W County Line Rd Ste 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-2321
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