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Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD

(Dr. Gregory Carlson, M.D.)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1997)

Professional interests include: arteriovenous (AV) fistula, arteriovenous (AV) graft, vascular surgery procedures, and more.

1400 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

(719) 364-8346

Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD is a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, UCHealth Vascular Surgery Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

UCHealth Vascular Surgery Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central

1400 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

(719) 364-8346

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175 S. Union Boulevard Suite 305
Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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UCHealth Vascular Surgery Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central

3843 Rio Vista Drive Suite 2100
Colorado Springs, CO 80917

(719) 365-6881

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

excisional debridement

In 2023, Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD had a list price for excisional debridement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

carotid duplex ultrasound

excision

hemodialysis access duplex ultrasound

surgical debridement

vascular procedures

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

abdominal duplex ultrasound

duplex ultrasound

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

pelvic duplex ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

venous duplex ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD performed more carotid duplex ultrasound, excision, hemodialysis access duplex ultrasound, surgical debridement, vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal duplex ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, pelvic duplex ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, and venous duplex ultrasound 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. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	21
anastomosis	19
angioplasty	33
catheterization	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	182
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	182
doctor visit	614
excision	182
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	37
pelvic imaging	21
stent placement (stenting)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	595
vascular procedures	840
X-rays	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
angioplasty	36
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	279
dialysis access procedures	191
doctor visit	574
excision	279
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	23
pelvic imaging	17
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	517
vascular procedures	709
X-rays	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	51
Hispanic	67
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	77
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	26
anastomosis	14
angioplasty	23
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	444
dialysis access procedures	77
doctor visit	610
endarterectomy	13
excision	444
neck surgery	13
pelvic imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	634
vascular procedures	832
X-rays	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	52
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	67
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	31
angioplasty	30
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	467
dialysis access procedures	117
doctor visit	681
excision	467
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
pelvic imaging	31
plastic surgery procedures	63
reconstructive surgery	63
tissue transfer	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	822
vascular procedures	1017
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	63
X-rays	50

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	758
Female	712

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1128
Black	146
Hispanic	158
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	156
Less than 65	310

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	30
angioplasty	39
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	409
dialysis access procedures	295
doctor visit	727
excision	409
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
pelvic imaging	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	731
vascular procedures	951
X-rays	66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	53
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	82
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	28
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	394
dialysis access procedures	161
doctor visit	618
excision	394
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	13
pelvic imaging	28
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	557
vascular procedures	699

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	35
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	63
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	31
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	384
dialysis access procedures	143
doctor visit	668
endarterectomy	15
excision	384
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
neck surgery	15
pelvic imaging	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	611
vascular procedures	822

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	43
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	59
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	32
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	263
dialysis access procedures	136
doctor visit	513
excision	263
pelvic imaging	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	572
vascular procedures	718

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	26
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	82
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	37
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	249
dialysis access procedures	114
doctor visit	401
excision	249
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
pelvic imaging	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	502
vascular procedures	618

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	37
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	61
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	32
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	142
dialysis access procedures	130
doctor visit	442
excision	142
pelvic imaging	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	573
vascular procedures	703

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	30
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	83
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	41
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	164
dialysis access procedures	82
doctor visit	408
excision	164
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
pelvic imaging	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	463
vascular procedures	590

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	37
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	86
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

abdominal imaging	29
anastomosis	16
angioplasty	32
catheterization	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	307
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	148
doctor visit	568
endarterectomy	14
excision	307
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	24
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	29
plastic surgery procedures	63
reconstructive surgery	63
stent placement (stenting)	15
tissue transfer	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	597
vascular procedures	772
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	63
X-rays	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	46
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	482
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	61
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	208
85 and over	74
Less than 65	108
65 to 74	216

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1997. He completed residency at Baystate Medical Center. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1997)

Residency: Baystate Medical Center (2002)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

UCHealth Vascular Surgery Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Colorado Springs, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$1,868 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $1,758	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $110
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,606 Aortic Stent Grafts $1,041	Endurant $182	Valiant Captivia $148	IN.PACT Admiral $82	Catheters $74	Other $79
Endologix, Inc.	$1,258 AFX $233	OVATION $207	$817
The Spectranetics Corporation	$1,004 TURBO POWER $385	TURBO-TANDEM $109	CVX-300CVX-300P $26	TURBOELITE $10	$474
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$178 GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis $140	EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $38
Other	$381 Vascular $143	PRALUENT $94	HeRO $66	Ovation iX Iliac Stent Graft $38	GRAFIX PL $21	Other $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,222
Travel and Lodging	$2,979
Education	$75
Gift	$18

Biography

Dr. Gregory Carlson is a specialist in vascular surgery. He works in Colorado Springs, CO. Before performing his residency at Baystate Medical Center, Dr. Carlson attended Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College for medical school. Dr. Carlson has a special interest in circulatory problems, amputation, and arteriovenous (AV) fistula. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Carlson is professionally affiliated with UCHealth.