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Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: sleep apnea, sleep disorders, lung issues, and more.

2121 E. Harmony Road Building A Suite 300
Fort Collins, CO 80528

(970) 224-9102

Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO is a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO is affiliated with UCHealth and UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Harmony Campus.

Office Locations

UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Harmony Campus

2121 E. Harmony Road Building A Suite 300
Fort Collins, CO 80528

(970) 224-9102

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Some issues Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO 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

“"Now we have the ENB," said Dr. Kirk Depriest, a pulmonologist with UCHealth Pulmonology in Fort Collins and Loveland.”—"Closer look; New GPS technology used to navigate patients' lung problems at PVH", Greeley Tribune, April 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

bronchoscopy

diagnostic bronchoscopy

transbronchial needle aspiration

In 2023, Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO performed more biopsy, bronchoscopy, diagnostic bronchoscopy, and transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

sleep study

By Affordability:

diagnostic sleep study

in-lab sleep study

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO performed more minimally invasive procedures, and sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic (regular) sleep study, and in-lab sleep study 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. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	40
aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	36
doctor visit	454
hospital care	384
inpatient care	384
minimally invasive procedures	21
pleural drainage	12
pulmonary testing	32
sleep study	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	34
bronchoscopy	16
catheterization	14
doctor visit	429
hospital care	331
inpatient care	331
pulmonary testing	57
sleep study	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	56
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	59
aspiration	32
bronchoscopy	55
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	416
hospital care	389
inpatient care	389
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	32
pulmonary testing	60
sleep study	93

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	60
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	75
aspiration	34
bronchoscopy	64
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	448
hospital care	408
inpatient care	408
minimally invasive procedures	34
minor procedures	34
pulmonary testing	36
sleep study	130

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	650
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1158
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	570
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	120
Less than 65	198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	152
aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	47
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	399
hospital care	410
inpatient care	410
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	12
pulmonary testing	50
sleep study	253

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	650
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	66
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2017 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	155
bronchoscopy	43
doctor visit	580
hospital care	260
inpatient care	260
minimally invasive procedures	17
pulmonary testing	46
sleep study	265

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	71
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2018 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	138
aspiration	17
bronchoscopy	48
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	621
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
pulmonary testing	42
sleep study	361

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	417
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	770
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	67
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2019 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	100
bronchoscopy	30
doctor visit	515
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191
minimally invasive procedures	11
pulmonary testing	86
sleep study	332

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	365
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	56
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2020 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	55
aspiration	11
bronchoscopy	44
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	280
hospital care	158
inpatient care	158
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	11
pulmonary testing	92
sleep study	171

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	54
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2021 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	95
aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	23
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	268
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
pulmonary testing	90
sleep study	231

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	34
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2022 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	102
aspiration	25
bronchoscopy	76
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	246
hospital care	186
inpatient care	186
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	25
pulmonary testing	40
sleep study	302

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	44
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO during 2023 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

airway management	79
aspiration	21
bronchoscopy	60
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	317
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	21
pulmonary testing	62
sleep study	272

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	45
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

airway management	90
aspiration	19
bronchoscopy	45
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	414
hospital care	268
inpatient care	268
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	20
pleural drainage	12
pulmonary testing	57
sleep study	209

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	586
Hispanic	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	193
85 and over	56
Less than 65	83
65 to 74	309

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	15
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Tulsa Regional Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Sleep Medicine-Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)

Residency: Tulsa Regional Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Sleep Medicine-Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Harmony Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Collins, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,383 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,383
Covidien LP	$791 Interventional Lung Solutions $747	superDimension $44
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$751 Olympus Capital Accessories $388	Olympus Respiratory Accessories $363
Pulmonx Corporation	$513 PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $359	CHARTIS CATHETER $136	ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER $18
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$360 SYNECOR Biomaterial $360
Other	$726 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $138	localizer $135	ILLUMISITE $115	SURGICAL $114	Synthetic Mesh $86	Other $139

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,284
Food and Beverage	$2,217
Education	$14
Gift	$9

Research Payments

Dr. Kirk Lee Depriest, DO has received 1 research payments totaling $3,505.

Biography

Dr. Kirk Depriest, who practices in Fort Collins, CO, is a medical specialist in adult critical care, sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology. Dr. Depriest attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Tulsa Regional Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Depriest include intensive care, sleep apnea, and lung nodule. The average patient rating for Dr. Depriest is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with UCHealth.