Monica Grafals, M.D.
Monica Grafals is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Avon, CO with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEPHROLOGY, PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Monica Grafals, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 28+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 56% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1377dNPPES updated 2022-08-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
50 Buck Creek Rd Ste 200, Avon, CO 81620-5428
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 = better0.47%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado0.47% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
344
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
368
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,979
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $288k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24.8k received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 Monica Grafals's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 14, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
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 Puerto Rico School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
Po Box 4330, Avon, CO 81620-4330
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 391308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Monica Grafals
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Monica Grafals for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Avon 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 Monica Grafals
NPI records show Dr. Grafals as active with telehealth listed in Avon, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (709) 266-3409.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Monica Grafals
Practice Location
50 Buck Creek Rd Ste 200, Avon, CO 81620-5428
Mailing Address
Po Box 4330, Avon, CO 81620-4330
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