In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Peter Shorten, MD performed more MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for decompressive laminectomy, facetectomy, foraminotomy, and laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy 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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Junction, CO during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	119
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	56
X-rays	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Junction, CO during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	323
injections	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	43
spinal procedures	110
X-rays	55

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	18
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Junction, CO during 2022 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	388
injections	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	90
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	198
X-rays	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Junction, CO during 2023 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
aspiration	15
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	380
injections	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	92
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	217
X-rays	61

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	25
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Junction, CO were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
aspiration	16
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	302
injections	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	59
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	145
X-rays	45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	182
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	10
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Shorten, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	24
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	4

Education & Training

He has a state license in Colorado.

Licensed In: Colorado

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Peter Shorten, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Peter Shorten, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Grand Junction, CO.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-27

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Dr. Shorten is an incredible doctor. From my first visit with him to my most recent preop visit, I have found him to be very thorough, kind, and caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-07

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Dr. S brings confidence and that helps keep things calm for everyone in the room.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Shorten is an excellent surgeon. Great sense of humor, and very personable.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Shorten is the best!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-15

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Top shelf. Good Dr.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Nexus Spine, LLC	$6,107 PressON $6,017	PressOn $90
Synthes GmbH	$805 $805
Spinal Elements, Inc.	$169 Medical Device $169
Cerapedics, Inc.	$46 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $46
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$16 RENASYS GO v2 HOME $16
Other	$13 Tymlos $13

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,950
Gift	$907
Travel and Lodging	$805
Food and Beverage	$384
Entertainment	$109

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD.

CG&B, LLC	2024	$240,970.93	Physician Covered Recipient	LLC member entitled to distribution.
CG&B, LLC	2022	$208,446.20	Physician Covered Recipient	LLC member entitled to distributions

Biography

Dr. Peter Shorten is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Grand Junction, CO. Dr. Shorten's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His practice in Grand Junction, CO is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.