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Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD

(Dr. Jeffrey M. Sippel, M.D.)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care

1635 Aurora Court 7th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0748

Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD is a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine and UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

University of Colorado Medicine

1635 Aurora Court 7th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0748

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Some issues Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"PM 2.5 matters," said Dr. Jeff Sippel, a pulmonologist with the UCHealth Comprehensive Lung and Breathing Program in Aurora.”—"Living with smoke: With more severe wildfire seasons, air quality reports now checked as much as weather", Steamboat Pilot and Today, August 2021

“Jeffrey Sippel, a pulmonologist who reviewed autopsies obtained by NPR, likens this phenomenon to a river flooding its banks.”—"Gasping For Air: Autopsies Reveal Troubling Effects Of Lethal Injection", NPR, September 2020

“Dr. Jeff Sippel, a critical care specialist at UCHealth, based in Aurora, Colorado, said BiPAPs could be used for COVID-19 in a closed system without a mask if patients are first fitted with...”—"Can CPAPs be used in place of ventilators? Not so fast. They could spread the coronavirus.", Oregonlive , March 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

indirect calorimetry

pulmonary function test

resting and exercise metabolic rate testing

By Affordability:

exercise metabolic rate testing

resting and exercise metabolic rate testing

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD performed more indirect calorimetry, pulmonary function test (PFT), and resting and exercise metabolic rate testing procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for exercise metabolic rate (EMR) testing, and resting and exercise metabolic rate testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

indirect calorimetry

metabolic testing

resting metabolic rate testing

In 2012, Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD had a list price for indirect calorimetry, metabolic testing, and resting metabolic rate (RMR) testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2012 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98
pulmonary testing	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
hospital care	259
inpatient care	259
pulmonary testing	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	35
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
pulmonary testing	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	16
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
hospital care	415
inpatient care	415
pulmonary testing	101

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	0
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	128
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158
hospital care	292
inpatient care	292
pulmonary testing	130

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	51
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	49
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	33
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	316
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
pulmonary testing	172

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	40
Hispanic	38
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	31
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	600
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
pulmonary testing	264

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	56
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	51
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	494
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
pulmonary testing	149

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	55
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	37
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and metabolic testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	429
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
metabolic testing	14
pulmonary testing	1581

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	612
Female	730

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1049
Black	110
Hispanic	93
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	85
Less than 65	280

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and metabolic testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	377
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117
metabolic testing	46
pulmonary testing	855

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	493
Female	539

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	825
Black	65
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	63
Less than 65	197

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and metabolic testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
metabolic testing	38
pulmonary testing	804

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	679
Black	52
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	62
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and metabolic testing.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	275
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
metabolic testing	32
pulmonary testing	379

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	320
Male	285

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	480
Hispanic	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	17

**Age**
85 and over	50
75 to 84	164
Less than 65	118
65 to 74	271

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1989. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1989)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$10,285 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $10,105	NUCALA $123	ANORO $30	ADVAIR $27
Lung Biotechnology Corp	$317 ADCIRCA $241	TYVASO $75
United Therapeutics Corporation	$317 ADCIRCA $241	TYVASO $75
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$59 SYMBICORT $46	DALIRESP $13
Pfizer Inc.	$38 ELIQUIS $27	PREVNAR - 13 $11
Other	$186 Esbriet $32	OFEV $25	DALIRESP $19	Brovana $16	ACTHAR $14	Other $79

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$10,075
Food and Beverage	$1,095
Education	$31

Research Payments

Dr. Jeff M. Sippel, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $8,024.

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Sippel's medical specialty is adult critical care and adult pulmonology. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Sippel has indicated that his clinical interests include intensive care and lung issues. His professional affiliations include UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine. He attended medical school at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Patient reviews placed Dr. Sippel at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).