Michael Brian Ellman, M.D.
Michael Brian Ellman is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Golden, CO with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael Brian Ellman, M.D. practices as part of a group orthopedic surgeon practice in Golden, CO. A University of Michigan Medical School graduate since 2008, he brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 82.95/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
600 Golden Ridge Road Ste. 250, Golden, CO 80401-9541
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202382.95/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
142
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
15
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $176
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$43.7k received from industry
38 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
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 Michael Brian Ellman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of Michigan Medical School
18 years in practice
Experienced
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 Michigan Medical School (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
660 Golden Ridge Rd Ste. 250, Golden, CO 80401-9541
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Childrens
CMS Certification Number: 393307
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Michael Brian Ellman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Brian Ellman for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Michael Brian Ellman
NPI records show Dr. Ellman as active with telehealth listed in Golden, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 233-1223.
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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Contact Michael Brian Ellman
Practice Location
600 Golden Ridge Road Ste. 250, Golden, CO 80401-9541
Mailing Address
660 Golden Ridge Rd Ste. 250, Golden, CO 80401-9541
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