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Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD

(25 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease), General Surgery and Transplant Surgery

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: urologic surgery, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, robotic surgery, and more.

13001 E. 17th Place
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 303-7246

Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD is an urologist in Aurora, CO specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), general surgery and transplant surgery. He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Transplant Center - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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13001 E. 17th Place
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 303-7246

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1635 Aurora Court 7th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

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Some issues Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“"The four robotic arms are all controlled by the surgeon, but in the manner that they're tiny little hands, and they're even more accurate than the human hand," said Dr. Thomas Pshak, who helped...”—"Parker woman first in Colorado to receive robotic liver transplant surgery", Fox31 Denver, August 2023

“"It's virtually impossible to ask a patient to lose 50 pounds when they're tethered to a dialysis machine three times per week," said Dr. Thomas Pshak, a surgeon with the UCHealth Transplant Center...”—"2 Colorado Patients With High BMIs Receive Successful Robotic Kidney Transplants", CBS News, February 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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:

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated as an urologist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	54
foreign body removal	66
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
minimally invasive procedures	78
open surgery	12
stent placement (stenting)	12
transplant procedures	12
urologic procedures	123

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	56
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated as an urologist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, foreign body removal and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	28
doctor visit	85
foreign body removal	140
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139
minimally invasive procedures	154
open surgery	27
stent placement (stenting)	27
transplant procedures	28
urologic procedures	285

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	23
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	177

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated as an urologist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, foreign body removal and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	26
anorectal procedures	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	63
foreign body removal	122
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
minimally invasive procedures	122
open surgery	26
stent placement (stenting)	26
transplant procedures	26
urologic procedures	241

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	24
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated as an urologist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, foreign body removal and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	24
foreign body removal	110
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	110
open surgery	23
stent placement (stenting)	23
transplant procedures	24
urologic procedures	157

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated as an urologist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
doctor visit	12
foreign body removal	34
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	34
open surgery	19
stent placement (stenting)	19
transplant procedures	19
urologic procedures	72

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated as an urologist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
foreign body removal	20
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
minimally invasive procedures	20
transplant procedures	15
urologic procedures	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated during 2022 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated as an urologist in Aurora, CO during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated as an urologist in Aurora, CO were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery	20
anorectal procedures	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	53
foreign body removal	82
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	86
open surgery	21
stent placement (stenting)	21
transplant procedures	20
urologic procedures	152

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	85
Hispanic	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	100
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Montana.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Licensed In: Montana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Transplant Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Centivo

Blue Cross Blue Shield

First Choice of the Midwest

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

ComPsych

Colorado Community Health Alliance

USA Managed Care Organization

Denver Health Medical Plan

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

First Choice Health - Big Sky Region

Employers Health Network/Whole Foods only

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Denver Metro Region ( EXCEPT Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials...

MultiPlan

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Colorado Springs Region ( EXCEPT Anthem HPN)

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

Presbyterian Health Plan

TRICARE / TRIWest

Midlands Choice

Carelon Behavioral Health

Select Health

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

First Health Network

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Integrated Health Plans

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

Mines & Associates

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Kaiser Permanente

Cigna ( EXCEPT Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

Optum Behavioral Health

Colorado Access

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 25 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas James Pshak, 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. Thomas James Pshak, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$24,534 Da Vinci Surgical System $24,534
Baxter Healthcare	$983 FLOSEAL $983
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$149 Envarsus $149
Werfen USA LLC	$61 $61

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11,700
Travel and Lodging	$7,651
Education	$3,101
Food and Beverage	$2,312
Consulting Fee	$962

Biography

Dr. Thomas Pshak practices general surgery, urology (urinary tract disease), and transplant surgery in Aurora, CO. Dr. Pshak studied medicine at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver for residency. These areas are among his clinical interests: pancreas transplant, kidney problems, and urologic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Pshak is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has received distinctions including ARCS Scholar Recipient 2008 - ARCS Foundation; Gold Humanism Award Recipient 2014 - University of Colorado; and National Chief Resident Debate Winner 2015 - American Urological Association. Dr. Pshak's professional affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital, and the University of Colorado Medicine.