Steven Arthur Ahrendt, MD

Surgical Oncology Surgery

Surgery

Also practices: HOSPITALIST

(720) 848-0000Aurora, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 39 years in surgery, Steven Arthur Ahrendt, MD is a long-established surgical oncology surgery specialist in Aurora. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.58/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 12 Surgery providers in COSee all Surgery in Aurora39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2340dNPPES updated 2019-12-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Colorado, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

97.58/100

Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.2%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

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

Medicare Patients

99

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

36

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

111

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $29k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+38%)59%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 9, 2019

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgerySurgical Oncology in AuroraAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Taxonomy: 2086X0206X

Education & Training

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 110429, Aurora, CO 80042-0429

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 390334

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Virtual Surgical Oncology Care With Steven Arthur Ahrendt

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Steven Arthur Ahrendt for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Aurora 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 Steven Arthur Ahrendt

NPI records show Dr. Ahrendt as active with telehealth listed in Aurora, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 848-0000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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