Michelle Lee Sanders

Family Nurse Practitioner

Michelle Lee Sanders is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Aurora, CO with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(303) 343-3121Aurora, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michelle Lee Sanders practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Aurora, CO. She has been in practice for 6+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 414 Nurse Practitioner providers in COSee all Nurse Practitioner in Aurora6+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 2109dNPPES updated 2020-08-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

750 Potomac St Ste 111, Aurora, CO 80011-6743

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.46%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)

4.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

79

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

211

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,165

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $120k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%
Cancer
Higher than avg (+3%)24%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+4%)22%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$329 received from industry

15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Michelle Lee Sanders'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 15, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5488 Uinta St, Denver, CO 80238-3824

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Michelle Lee Sanders

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Lee Sanders for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Aurora 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 Michelle Lee Sanders

NPI records show Dr. Sanders as active with telehealth listed in Aurora, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 343-3121.

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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