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Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD

(13 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2007)

4125 Briargate Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

(719) 305-9060

Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado.

Office Locations

Address:

4125 Briargate Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

aspiration	11
doctor visit	88
injections	11

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	27
doctor visit	277
hip imaging	18
injections	27
musculoskeletal imaging	43
pelvic imaging	23
X-rays	66

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	24
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

aspiration	38
doctor visit	213
injections	38
pelvic imaging	14
X-rays	10

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	42
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

aspiration	49
doctor visit	294
injections	49
musculoskeletal imaging	64
X-rays	63

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	25
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

doctor visit	55

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2017

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Colorado Springs, CO were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	187
hip imaging	18
injections	31
musculoskeletal imaging	55
pelvic imaging	18
X-rays	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2017

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	18
85 and over	10
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD From 2013 - 2017

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

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	15
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	1
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2012)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

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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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Colorado Springs, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,164 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $1,164
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.	$322 PRECICE $170	PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System $152
Gemini Medical LLC	$320 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $320
OrthoPediatrics Corp.	$155 Response Spine $79	$76
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$79 NA $43	VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $36
Other	$54 Screw & Pin $21	Dynasplint $15	$17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,043
Travel and Lodging	$581
Education	$470

Biography

Dr. Star Nixon is a pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Colorado Springs, CO. She is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver, Dr. Nixon attended medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Dr. Nixon has received the distinction of Preceptor of the Year 2021 - University of Louisville Orthopedic Surgery Residency.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Star Lynn Nixon, MD From 2013 - 2017

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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