Lauren A Spitzinger, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Lauren A Spitzinger is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in Denver, CO with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(303) 388-4461Denver, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lauren a Spitzinger, NP has practiced nursing for 22+ years, working in group practice. With 22+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Denver area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, COPD, and hypertension (per CMS data).

1 of 57 Nurse Practitioner providers in COSee all Nurse Practitioner in Denver22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1755dNPPES updated 2021-08-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206-2761

Fax: (303) 270-2206
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

42.9%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-39.9 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

271

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

194

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

758

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $247k

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, COPD, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
COPD
Higher than avg (+49%)69%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+49%) — 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
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Asthma
Higher than avg (+34%)47%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
37%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$6.1k received from industry

17 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 Lauren a Spitzinger's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 1, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAcute Care in DenverPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2100X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 391314

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Virtual Acute Care Care With Lauren a Spitzinger

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren a Spitzinger for cholesterol management, COPD 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 Lauren a Spitzinger

Dr. Spitzinger 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: (303) 388-4461.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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