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Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD

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Specializes in: Glaucoma

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2015)

Professional interests include: eye problems, cataract surgery, cataracts, and more.

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(303) 545-2020

Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD is an ophthalmologist in Aurora, CO specializing in glaucoma. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD is affiliated with Denver Health, Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Boulder.

Office Locations

Address:

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

5495 Arapahoe Avenue Suite 101
Boulder, CO 80303

Some issues Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

eye procedures	572

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	51
Hispanic	28
Asian	18
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	47
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

doctor visit	49
eye procedures	1141
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	62
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	84
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD treated as an ophthalmologist in Aurora, CO were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	260
eye procedures	1712
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	64
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	13
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	12
High Cholesterol	9
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	5
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	2
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2015. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2015)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2019)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Monica Ertel, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Denver Health

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Boulder

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:

Midlands Choice

EXCEPT

Mines & Associates

TRICARE / HealthNet Federal Services/West Region

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Employers Health Network/Whole Foods only

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

First Choice Health

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Colorado Access

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Because changes may not be immediately reflected, please contact your plan to understand your benefits and coverage and to make sure that both Children's Colorado and University of Colorado...

Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

- Denver Metro Region

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

Integrated Health Plans

Humana

- Colorado Springs Region

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

MultiPlan

Cigna

Select Health

Centivo

Big Sky Region

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$3,575 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $1,550	DURYSTA $1,350	$675
Alcon Vision LLC	$657 Hydrus Microstent $176	CLAREON $166	Rocklatan $122	AcrySof IQ VIVITY $79	AcrySof $63	Other $52
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$356 Tecnis IOL $187	WHITESTAR SIGNATURE PRO $169
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$272 OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $272
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$248 Rhopressa $125	Rocklatan $123
Other	$258 AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $189	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $37	Kahook Dual Blade $17	XIIDRA $16

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,206
Food and Beverage	$2,160

Biography

Dr. Monica Ertel is a medical specialist in glaucoma. Her areas of expertise consist of vision problems, glaucoma, and cataract surgery. Before performing her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Ertel attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans for medical school. Dr. Ertel is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, and UCHealth.