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Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Massachusetts Medical School (1992)

Professional interests include: bursitis, knee problems, shoulder problems, and more.

8101 East Lowry Boulevard Suite 230
Denver, CO 80230

(303) 344-9090

Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD is an orthopedist in Parker, CO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region, HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge and ORTHOPEDIC CENTERS OF COLORADO, LLC.

Office Locations

11960 Lioness Way Suite 260
Parker, CO 80134

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HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge

8101 East Lowry Boulevard Suite 230
Denver, CO 80230

(303) 344-9090

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Some issues Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

arthroscopic distal clavicle excision

joint surgery

shoulder arthroscopy

shoulder surgery

In 2023, Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD performed more arthroscopic distal clavicle excision, joint surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and shoulder surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

arthroscopic acromioplasty

subacromial decompression

total shoulder replacement

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD performed more arthroscopic acromioplasty, subacromial decompression, and total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for decompression surgery 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. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2012 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	364
excision	19
injections	62
joint surgery	65
minimally invasive procedures	53
musculoskeletal imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	65
X-rays	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2013 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	448
excision	28
injections	92
joint surgery	102
minimally invasive procedures	78
musculoskeletal imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	102
X-rays	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	13
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2014 were injections, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	76
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	419
excision	26
injections	96
joint surgery	85
minimally invasive procedures	68
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	85

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2015 were injections, aspiration, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	449
excision	27
injections	117
joint surgery	91
minimally invasive procedures	70
reconstructive surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	91

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	28
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2016 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	128
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	27
diagnostic evaluation	19
doctor visit	522
excision	23
injections	148
joint surgery	100
manual therapy	490
minimally invasive procedures	81
reconstructive surgery	19
rehabilitation	402
upper extremity surgery	100

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2017 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	151
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	572
excision	32
injections	184
joint surgery	118
manual therapy	445
minimally invasive procedures	95
reconstructive surgery	23
rehabilitation	434
upper extremity surgery	118

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2018 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	141
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	570
excision	25
injections	165
joint surgery	115
manual therapy	695
minimally invasive procedures	83
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	32
rehabilitation	653
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	130

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2019 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, upper extremity surgery and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	110
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	481
excision	26
injections	124
joint surgery	119
manual therapy	782
minimally invasive procedures	81
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	38
rehabilitation	924
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	131

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2020 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	441
excision	25
injections	128
joint surgery	100
manual therapy	987
minimally invasive procedures	73
reconstructive surgery	27
rehabilitation	1105
upper extremity surgery	100

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2021 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	130
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	453
excision	22
injections	130
joint surgery	100
manual therapy	512
minimally invasive procedures	68
reconstructive surgery	32
rehabilitation	522
spinal procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	100
X-rays	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO during 2022 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	85
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	463
excision	28
injections	85
joint surgery	150
minimally invasive procedures	108
reconstructive surgery	42
upper extremity surgery	150

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Parker, CO were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	105
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	25
diagnostic evaluation	19
doctor visit	471
excision	25
injections	121
joint surgery	104
manual therapy	651
minimally invasive procedures	78
musculoskeletal imaging	19
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	26
rehabilitation	673
spinal procedures	13
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	106
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	261
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	10
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	176

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	10
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1992. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Sports Medicine and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (1992)

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge

ORTHOPEDIC CENTERS OF COLORADO, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James D. Ferrari, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Parker, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$1,010 $1,010
GEMINI MOUNTAIN MEDICAL, LLC	$484 $484
Stryker Corporation	$262 BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $181	Reunion $44	COBRA $37
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$254 $254
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$221 ELIQUIS $221
Other	$1,213 Reverse Shoulder $150	Regeneten $146	Myrbetriq $125	Acutrak Headless Compression Screw System $113	JANUMET XR $99	Other $580

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,791
Gift	$1,010
Education	$389
Travel and Lodging	$254

Biography

Dr. James Ferrari is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: knee problems, myositis, and women's health issues. His hospital/clinic affiliations include CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and HealthOne. Dr. Ferrari obtained his medical school training at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut. His patients gave him an average rating of 3.0 stars (out of 5).