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Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

University of Utah School of Medicine

7805 W 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

(303) 431-2900

Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD is a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region.

Office Locations

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

7390 West Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80226

(303) 798-3467

(303) 377-2894

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7805 W 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

(303) 431-2900

(303) 431-2999

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

ablation

In 2024, Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD performed more ablation procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lower extremity venous duplex

minimally invasive procedures

venous ultrasound

By Affordability:

catheter ablation

endovenous ablation

percutaneous procedures

sclerotherapy

sclerotherapy for varicose veins

vein sclerotherapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD performed more lower extremity venous duplex, minimally invasive procedures, and venous ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for catheter ablation, endovenous ablation, percutaneous procedures, sclerotherapy, sclerotherapy for varicose veins, and vein sclerotherapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2012 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	85
doctor visit	67
injections	57
laser treatment	28
minimally invasive procedures	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	83
vascular procedures	168

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2013 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	132
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
doctor visit	95
injections	73
laser treatment	33
minimally invasive procedures	210
spinal procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	129
vascular procedures	261

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2014 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	161
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
doctor visit	88
injections	110
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	227
spinal procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	123
vascular procedures	284

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2015 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	157
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
doctor visit	88
injections	95
minimally invasive procedures	235
spinal procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	154
vascular procedures	311

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	152

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2015

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2016 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	131
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
doctor visit	119
injections	69
laser treatment	32
minimally invasive procedures	208
spinal procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	156
vascular procedures	287

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2017 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	106
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
doctor visit	119
injections	66
laser treatment	40
minimally invasive procedures	175
spinal procedures	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	133
vascular procedures	239

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2017

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2018 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	149
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
doctor visit	77
injections	86
laser treatment	63
minimally invasive procedures	225
spinal procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	150
vascular procedures	299

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2018

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2019 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	238
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
compression therapy	15
doctor visit	234
immobilization	15
injections	147
laser treatment	91
minimally invasive procedures	353
spinal procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	209
vascular procedures	447

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2019

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2020 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	110
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
doctor visit	208
injections	65
laser treatment	45
minimally invasive procedures	177
spinal procedures	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	128
vascular procedures	238

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2021 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	110
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
doctor visit	256
injections	73
laser treatment	37
minimally invasive procedures	163
spinal procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	147
vascular procedures	257

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2022 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	105
doctor visit	227
injections	59
laser treatment	46
minimally invasive procedures	151
ultrasound (sonogram)	141
vascular procedures	246

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2022

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2023 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	92
doctor visit	204
injections	56
laser treatment	36
minimally invasive procedures	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	107
vascular procedures	199

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2023

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO during 2024 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	94
doctor visit	202
injections	60
laser treatment	34
minimally invasive procedures	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	139
vascular procedures	233

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD in 2024

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Lakewood, CO were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

ablation	128
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
compression therapy	15
doctor visit	152
immobilization	15
injections	78
laser treatment	41
minimally invasive procedures	191
spinal procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	138
vascular procedures	266

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	46
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) General Surgery and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (ABS) General Surgery

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian A. Ridge, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$145 Closure RFS $145
Covidien Sales LLC	$116 CVI $116
Allergan Inc.	$112 $112
Boston Scientific Corporation	$108 Varithena Administration Pack $97	VARITHENA $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$365
Education	$116

Biography

Dr. Brian Ridge is a physician who specializes in general surgery and vascular surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Ridge is professionally affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region.