Nicole J Getzel, DO
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Nicole J Getzel is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boulder, CO with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nicole J Getzel, DO has been part of the Boulder medical community since 2010 in group practice. A Touro Un College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo graduate since 2010, she brings 16+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 47% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1146dNPPES updated 2023-04-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4801 Riverbend Rd Ste 200, Boulder, CO 80301-2613
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 = better1.78%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado1.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
323
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
297
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,289
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $141k
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 (-5%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$109 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Nicole J Getzel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Touro Un College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo
Board certified · Apr 3, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Touro Un College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
Po Box 9049, Boulder, CO 80301-9049
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390335
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Nicole J Getzel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicole J Getzel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boulder 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 Nicole J Getzel
NPI records show Dr. Getzel as active with telehealth listed in Boulder, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 415-8800.
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 Nicole J Getzel
Practice Location
4801 Riverbend Rd Ste 200, Boulder, CO 80301-2613
Mailing Address
Po Box 9049, Boulder, CO 80301-9049
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