Paul Stefan Leo, MD
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
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
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202334.33/100
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 = better49.85%
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 = better87.2%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
135
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
49 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Paul Stefan Leo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
New York Medical College
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 391304
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual 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.
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 Paul Stefan Leo
Practice Location
9005 Grant St Ste 200, Thornton, CO 80229-4384
Mailing Address
9005 Grant St Ste 200, Thornton, CO 80229-4384
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