Paul H. Sturges, MD
Paul H. Sturges is a Family Medicine specialist based in Grand Junction, CO with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 40 years in family medicine, Paul H. Sturges, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Grand Junction. A Loma Linda University School of Medicine graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3150 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81506-2863
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 = better2.93%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
440
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
537
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,089
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $347k
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 (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 16, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
Po Box 10700, Grand Junction, CO 81502-5517
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390333
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Paul H. Sturges
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul H. Sturges for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Grand Junction 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 H. Sturges
NPI records show Dr. Sturges as active with telehealth listed in Grand Junction, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 245-1220.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul H. Sturges
Practice Location
3150 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81506-2863
Mailing Address
Po Box 10700, Grand Junction, CO 81502-5517
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