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Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME

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Specializes in: Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

5920 Mcintyre Street
Golden, CO 80403

(720) 434-4876

Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME is a geriatrician in Golden, CO specializing in geriatrics (elderly care).

Office Locations

5920 Mcintyre Street
Golden, CO 80403

(720) 434-4876

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In The News

“Dr. Christopher Unrein, a specialist in hospice care and a medical school professor at Rocky Vista University, voted for the law, but he won't write the prescription for any of his patients.”—"Colorado physicians contend with new aid-in-dying law, whether or not they approve", The Denver Post, November 2016

“HOSPICE OF SAINT JOHN: Appointed Dr. Christopher Unrein as executive medical director.”—"People on the move", The Denver Post, February 2011

“"We're not talking about big money compared to a prescription drug plan," Denver geriatrician Christopher Unrein said of Medicare reimbursements.”—"Seniors See a Doctor Shortage", Los Angeles Times, November 2002

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2023

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nursing home care

In 2012, Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME performed more nursing home care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2012 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	411

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2013 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	450

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	37
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	35
Dementia	58
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2014 were nursing home care, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	14
doctor visit	103
lab tests	14
nursing home care	74
preventive care	27
vaccines	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	24
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	22
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2015 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

blood draw	40
diabetes management	18
doctor visit	255
lab tests	18
preventive care	35
vaccines	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	22
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2016 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

blood draw	23
diabetes management	24
doctor visit	292
lab tests	43
preventive care	48
vaccines	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	17
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	33
doctor visit	264
lab tests	33
preventive care	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	17
doctor visit	150
lab tests	17
preventive care	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	75

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2020 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	209

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	33
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	61
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2021 were nursing home care and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

chronic care	55
nursing home care	463

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	53
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	30
Dementia	67
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2022 were nursing home care and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

chronic care	237
nursing home care	644

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	63
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	31
Dementia	56
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO during 2023 were nursing home care and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

chronic care	215
nursing home care	892

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	33
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	69
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	41
Dementia	56
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated as a geriatrician in Golden, CO were nursing home care, chronic care, preventive care and blood draw.

blood draw	31
chronic care	169
diabetes management	21
doctor visit	212
lab tests	25
nursing home care	449
preventive care	32
vaccines	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	106
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	27
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	5
Dementia	34

Education & Training

He has a state license in Colorado.

Licensed In: Colorado

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$224 Prolia $167	Repatha $57
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$122 Myrbetriq $37	$85
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$105 FARXIGA $90	MOVANTIK $15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$103 DULERA $73	JANUMET XR $16	NON-PRODUCT $14
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$34 Early Intervention $34
Other	$116 JARDIANCE $19	BREATHTEK $18	NovoLog $15	Belviq $13	Brovana $11	Other $38

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$605
Education	$99

Biography

Dr. Christopher Unrein is a specialist in hospice and palliative medicine (end-of-life care and serious illness) and geriatrics (elderly care). He is a graduate of Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2023

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2018

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Prof. Christopher J. Unrein, DO, FAOGME From 2012 - 2023

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