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Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, spine problems

500 W 144th Avenue Suite 120
Westminster, CO 80023

(303) 772-1600

Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD is a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and Hospital Medical Staff - Metro Denver.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

13559 Huron Street Suite 201
Westminster, CO 80234

(303) 772-1600

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1610 Dry Creek Drive
Longmont, CO 80503

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1750 E. Ken Pratt Boulevard
Longmont, CO 80504

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300 Exempla Circle Suite 200
Lafayette, CO 80026

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4943 Highway 52
Frederick, CO 80514

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500 W 144th Avenue Suite 120
Westminster, CO 80023

(303) 772-1600

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Some issues Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, 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. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

spine imaging

X-rays

By Affordability:

360-degree lumbar fusion

posterior spinal fusion

posterolateral lumbar fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD performed more spine imaging, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for 360-degree lumbar fusion, posterior spinal fusion, and posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF) 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 10%

By Affordability:

lumbar fusion

In 2023, Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD had a list price for lumbar fusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

MRI

By Affordability:

spine X-ray

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD performed more MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for spine X-ray, and X-rays 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. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
doctor visit	368
hip imaging	22
injections	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	22
nerve block	18
pain management	18
spinal procedures	313
X-rays	288

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
doctor visit	507
hip imaging	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
musculoskeletal imaging	16
pelvic imaging	20
spinal procedures	426
X-rays	415

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	214

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	45
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	652
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	77
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	715
X-rays	568

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	48
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	571
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	65
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	661
X-rays	543

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	744
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	86
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	552
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	42
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	632
X-rays	541

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	39
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
doctor visit	628
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	65
spinal procedures	724
X-rays	645

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	33
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	47
doctor visit	662
minimally invasive procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	95
spinal procedures	781
X-rays	600

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	33
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	46
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	636
minimally invasive procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	99
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	741
X-rays	552

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	37
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
doctor visit	367
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	90
spinal procedures	465
X-rays	327

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	26
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
doctor visit	273
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	81
spinal procedures	324
X-rays	202

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	610
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	112
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	771
X-rays	589

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	30
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and inpatient care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	529
hip imaging	19
hospital care	23
injections	18
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	70
musculoskeletal imaging	19
neck surgery	12
nerve block	18
nerve procedures	19
pain management	18
pelvic imaging	20
spinal procedures	595
X-rays	479

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD.

**Gender**
Female	223
Male	166

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	352
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	34
75 to 84	126
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	188

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed residency at Froedtert Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: North American Spine Society and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: Froedtert Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: North American Spine Society

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

Hospital Medical Staff - Metro Denver

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$2,950 Other - Miscellaneous $1,192	LIF $508	Invictus MIS $499	IdentiTi $248	INVICTUS OPEN $108	Other $395
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation	$1,879 Mariner $768	Cabo $210	Reef TH $140	Cabo ACP $130	Regatta $129	Other $503
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,727 PLIF $932	Thoracolumbar $262	TLIF $99	Cervicothoracic $80	XLIF $77	Other $277
Globus Medical, Inc.	$398 ELSA $398
SI-Bone, Inc.	$176 iFuse Implant $148	$28
Other	$444 All Spine Stimulation $80	OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM $46	Spinal Implant $33	Mazor X Stealth Edition $29	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $27	Other $229

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,568
Travel and Lodging	$2,949
Education	$57

Biography

Dr. Matthew Gerlach is a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Lafayette, CO, Longmont, CO, and Frederick, CO. Dr. Gerlach's areas of expertise include the following: spine surgery procedures, spine problems, and musculoskeletal problems. He studied medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. His residency was performed at Froedtert Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and UCHealth.