Paul Stefan Leo, MD

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

Paul Stefan Leo is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Thornton, CO with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY

(303) 287-2800Thornton, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Paul Stefan Leo, MD has been part of the Thornton medical community since 2006 in group practice. A New York Medical College graduate since 1985, he brings 41+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 11 Anesthesiology providers in COSee all Anesthesiology in Thornton41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2536dNPPES updated 2019-06-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9005 Grant St Ste 200, Thornton, CO 80229-4384

Fax: (303) 287-7357
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

34.33/100

Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-49.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

49.85%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+44.8 pts)

49.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.2%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

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

Medicare Patients

135

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

119

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,031

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.

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

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 (-8%)62%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Substance Use Disorders
27%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.5k received from industry

49 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Paul Stefan Leo's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1985

    New York Medical College

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

AnesthesiologyPain Medicine in ThorntonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207LP2900X

Education & Training

New York Medical College (Class of 1985)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 391304

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Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Paul Stefan Leo

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Stefan Leo for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Thornton 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 Paul Stefan Leo

Dr. Leo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Thornton, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 287-2800.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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