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Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

3455 Lutheran Parkway Suite 105
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

(303) 456-6000

Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge.

Office Locations

80 Health Park Drive Suite 270
Louisville, CO 80027

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3 Superior Drive Suite 225
Superior, CO 80027

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

3455 Lutheran Parkway Suite 105
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

(303) 456-6000

(303) 420-2279

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

500 W 144th Avenue Building 2 Suite 230
Westminster, CO 80023

(303) 665-2603

(303) 665-2605

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500 West 144th Avenue Suite 230
Westminister, CO 80023

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Some issues Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD can help you with:

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	248
injections	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2013 were aspiration, injections and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	230
implant removal	11
injections	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	114

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2014 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	278
immobilization	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	109

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2015 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, immobilization and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	316
immobilization	33
manual therapy	72
rehabilitation	143

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	32
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2016 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, immobilization and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	16
doctor visit	377
immobilization	20
manual therapy	98
rehabilitation	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	16
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2017 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, lower extremity surgery and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	398
immobilization	24
lower extremity surgery	24
manual therapy	294
rehabilitation	449

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2018 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, immobilization and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	374
immobilization	27
injections	16
lower extremity surgery	26
manual therapy	324
rehabilitation	503

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	17
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2019 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	436
immobilization	26
injections	35
manual therapy	446
rehabilitation	814

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	15
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2020 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	335
immobilization	11
injections	27
manual therapy	240
rehabilitation	495

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	16
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2021 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	355
injections	29
manual therapy	220
rehabilitation	408

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	21
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	326
injections	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, CO were rehabilitation, manual therapy, lower extremity surgery and immobilization.

aspiration	22
diagnostic evaluation	14
doctor visit	333
immobilization	23
implant removal	11
injections	23
lower extremity surgery	25
manual therapy	242
rehabilitation	424

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	196
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$23,532 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $11,206	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE ANCHORS $87	$12,239
Mesa Surgical, LLC	$20,202 $20,202
Stryker Corporation	$5,894 Prophecy $2,426	PROstep $1,831	Anchorage $220	HOFFMANN $187	PRIME SERIES $163	Other $1,067
GEMINI MOUNTAIN MEDICAL, LLC	$4,275 $4,275
Gemini Medical LLC	$2,629 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $1,081	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $332	$1,217
Other	$5,577 Salto Talaris Total Ankle Prosthesis $1,019	Cadence $383	INBONE $370	Persona $186	PENNSAID $161	Other $3,459

**Types of Payments**
Education	$19,956
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$13,202
Travel and Lodging	$10,601
Food and Beverage	$9,986
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,000
Other	$1,364

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Daniel L. Ocel, MD.

QT Imaging, Inc.	2022	$109,863.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Convertible Debt + Accrued Interest
Mesa Surgical, LLC	2013	$22,574.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Member

Biography

Dr. Daniel Ocel's areas of specialization are foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His clinical interests encompass musculoskeletal problems. His professional affiliations include CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and HealthOne. Dr. Ocel attended Creighton University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago for residency. His practice in Louisville, CO is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.