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Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD

(Dr. Timothy Ray Kuklo, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: compression fractures, fractures (broken bones), osteoporosis, and more.

1721 East 19th Avenue Suite 500
Denver, CO 80218

(303) 762-3472

Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD is a spine surgeon in Denver, CO specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD is affiliated with HealthOne and HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.

Office Locations

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

1721 East 19th Avenue Suite 500
Denver, CO 80218

(303) 762-3472

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Medtronic has also made payments for consultancy or other services to the three doctors Timothy R. Kuklo, Michael K. Rosner and David W. Polly Jr., all then with Walter Reed.”—"2 Senators Raise Questions on Use of Medtronic Device (Published 2010)", New York Times, December 2010

“The investigation will determine if there is sufficient evidence to call the surgeon, Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, back to active duty to face court-martial charges.”—"Inquiry Could Lead to Court-Martial for Ex-Army Surgeon (Published 2010)", New York Times, March 2010

“The report on the investigation, which was conducted by a panel at Washington University into a study by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, was completed on Wednesday.”—"Panel Finds Shortcomings in Bone Study", The Gadsden Times, October 2009

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
bone surgery	14
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	343
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	262
X-rays	134

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
bone surgery	14
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	354
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	298
X-rays	173

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	30
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	17
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
bone surgery	13
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	279
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	172
X-rays	109

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
bone surgery	28
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	504
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	311
X-rays	203

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	22
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	36
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	220
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	101
X-rays	90

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
bone surgery	18
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	296
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	181
X-rays	102

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
bone surgery	11
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	311
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	133
X-rays	93

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, bone surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
bone surgery	30
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	259
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	147
X-rays	72

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
bone surgery	21
doctor visit	230
spinal procedures	126
X-rays	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
bone surgery	19
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	322
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	133
X-rays	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, bone surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
bone surgery	19
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	322
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	126
X-rays	58

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	12
doctor visit	277
spinal procedures	44
X-rays	32

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Denver, CO were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
bone surgery	18
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	309
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	169
X-rays	98

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	165
Hispanic	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	6
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Colorado.

Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1999)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$1,022,546 Other - Miscellaneous $266,947	BATALLION LATERAL $82,235	Biologics $54,618	KODIAK $47,481	BATTALION LLIF $45,341	Other $525,924
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$184,603 Spine $94,106	Polaris Posterior Spinal System $37,250	Universal Clamp $24,750	Pathfinder NXT $13,500	Timberline $8,848	Other $6,149
Zimmer Holding Inc	$154,299 Spine $154,299
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$21,132 Spine $21,132
Custom Spine, Inc.	$6,864 $6,864
Other	$3,841 Thoracolumbar $668	Spine $609	EXPEDIUM $464	UNiD $278	ATHLET $198	Other $1,624

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$588,390
Royalty or License	$577,856
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$125,250
Travel and Lodging	$85,334
Food and Beverage	$16,202
Other	$252

Research Payments

Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $9,250.

Biography

Dr. Timothy Kuklo is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Denver, CO. For his professional training, Dr. Kuklo completed a residency program at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Kuklo include laminectomy, kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), and cervical fusion. He is professionally affiliated with HealthOne.