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Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD

(Dr. Adam Terella, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Boston University School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: nail issues, facial cosmetic procedures, skin issues, and more.

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0000

Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO specializing in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

University of Colorado Medicine

100 Cook Street Suite 304
Denver, CO 80206

(720) 516-9407

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12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0000

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1635 Aurora Court 6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

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Some issues Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	23
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	107
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	24
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	134
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	15
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	133

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

doctor visit	115
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	98
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	7
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	2
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - 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:

Midlands Choice

Mines & Associates

Cigna ( EXCEPT for Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Colorado Springs Region ( EXCEPT Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Integrated Health Plans/Claritev

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

UnitedHealthcare

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Molina Healthcare of Nebraska

Colorado Access

Aetna ( EXCEPT Aetna Whole Health)

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

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...

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

MultiPlan/Claritev

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

First Choice Health - Big Sky Region

Employers Health Network

TRICARE/TRIWest

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

Select Health

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico

Centivo

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Adam Michael Terella, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Denver, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$493 VSP SYSTEM, VSP CRANIAL $172	NA $171	Customized Mandible Recon $129	Navigator $21
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$363 CMF EXTERNAL FIXATION $125	TRUMATCH $110	MATRIXMANDIBLE $72	Cranial ReconstructionFixation $56
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$362 NIM $197	STRAIGHTSHOT $165
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$305 Powered ENT Instrument $305
Olympus America Inc.	$289 Olympus ENT Fiber Scopes $246	Surgical Endoscopy Products $43
Other	$100 Xeomin $35	$65

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,912

Biography

Dr. Adam Terella is a specialist in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He works in Aurora, CO and Denver, CO. His education and training includes medical school at Boston University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. His clinical interests include throat problems, nail issues, and hair problems. Patients gave Dr. Terella an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Terella's distinctions include: John Dewey Honors Scholar 2001 - University of Vermont; Outstanding Resident Research Award 2009 - University of Colorado, Department of Otolaryngology; and Teacher of the Year 2014 - University of Colorado, School of Medicine. His professional affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, and the University of Colorado Medicine.