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Dr. David A. Opperman, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

930 West 7th Avenue Suite B
Denver, CO 80204

(303) 844-3000

Dr. David A. Opperman, MD is an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. David A. Opperman, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, UCHealth, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.

Office Locations

1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

930 West 7th Avenue Suite B
Denver, CO 80204

(303) 844-3000

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

direct laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection

speech and language evaluation

By Affordability:

chemodenervation

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders

diagnostic evaluation

speech and language evaluation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. David A. Opperman, MD performed more chemodenervation for cervical dystonia, direct laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection, and speech and language evaluation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for chemodenervation, chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders, diagnostic evaluation, and speech and language evaluation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

stroboscopy

In 2023, Dr. David A. Opperman, MD had a list price for stroboscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. David A. Opperman, MD performed more injections, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2012 were stroboscopy, diagnostic evaluation, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	14
diagnostic evaluation	228
doctor visit	350
ear procedures	22
hospital care	12
injections	66
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	66
minimally invasive procedures	80
stroboscopy	231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2013 were stroboscopy, diagnostic evaluation, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
diagnostic evaluation	210
doctor visit	357
ear procedures	38
foreign body removal	25
hospital care	28
injections	89
inpatient care	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	101
stroboscopy	231

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	13
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	19
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2014 were diagnostic evaluation, stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	18
diagnostic evaluation	446
doctor visit	394
ear procedures	13
hospital care	31
injections	105
inpatient care	31
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	123
stroboscopy	241

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2015 were diagnostic evaluation, stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	18
diagnostic evaluation	492
doctor visit	445
ear procedures	30
hospital care	19
injections	110
inpatient care	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	110
minimally invasive procedures	128
stroboscopy	259

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	36
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2016 were diagnostic evaluation, stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	24
diagnostic evaluation	442
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	383
ear procedures	26
hospital care	22
injections	116
inpatient care	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	130
minimally invasive procedures	154
stroboscopy	247

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	21
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2017 were diagnostic evaluation, stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
diagnostic evaluation	438
doctor visit	410
ear procedures	26
hospital care	13
injections	115
inpatient care	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	127
stroboscopy	243

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	18
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2018 were diagnostic evaluation, stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	422
doctor visit	369
ear procedures	21
injections	136
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	136
stroboscopy	224

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	24
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	16
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2019 were diagnostic evaluation, stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	350
doctor visit	348
ear procedures	19
injections	133
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	133
stroboscopy	184

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2020 were diagnostic evaluation, stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	34
diagnostic evaluation	362
doctor visit	332
injections	122
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	139
stroboscopy	187

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	19
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2021 were diagnostic evaluation, minimally invasive procedures, stroboscopy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	18
diagnostic evaluation	338
doctor visit	321
esophageal dilation	12
injections	159
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	177
stroboscopy	177

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	15
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2022 were diagnostic evaluation, minimally invasive procedures, stroboscopy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
diagnostic evaluation	348
doctor visit	333
injections	169
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	57
minimally invasive procedures	184
stroboscopy	184

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David A. Opperman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Highlands Ranch, CO were diagnostic evaluation, minimally invasive procedures, injections and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

bronchoscopy	18
diagnostic evaluation	370
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	367
ear procedures	24
esophageal dilation	12
foreign body removal	25
hospital care	20
injections	120
inpatient care	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	134

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	192
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	16
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Opperman, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	8

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. He has a state license in Colorado.

Residency: University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (2006)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David A. Opperman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

UCHealth

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David A. Opperman, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.17 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David A. Opperman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Highlands Ranch, CO.

3.17

Overall Rating

(6 Ratings)

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Reviews Left On DocSpot

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-13

Dr Opperman did 2 surgeries on my husband in Fall, 2023. He fixed my husband's deviated septum and removed his tonsils. I ( his wife) think I was more nervous than my husband. Dr Opperman did a great job explaining everything to both of us and helping me calm down. We had an insurance change and haven't been able to see him for a while, but I am excited Opperman is now in network with our current plan. My husband needs a sleep study and we will make another appointment soon. We dealt directly with Dr Opperman and not a nurse or other office staff. I cannot say enough good things about him. Most doctors do not take the time to educate their patients but Dr Opperman did. If you need an ENT, Dr Opperman is your doctor.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$56,463 THN Sleep Therapy $56,463
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$10,324 DA VINCI SP $5,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $4,824
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$44 Deep Brain Neurostimulation $44
Aerocrine, Inc	$27 Niox Mino Device $27
Ethicon US, LLC	$21 LINX Reflux Management System $21

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$41,790
Consulting Fee	$14,156
Education	$8,750
Travel and Lodging	$1,581
Food and Beverage	$603

Biography

Dr. David Opperman practices otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) in Denver, CO and Highlands Ranch, CO. His clinical interests encompass ear problems. Dr. Opperman's hospital/clinic affiliations include UCHealth and HealthOne. He attended Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview for residency. His average rating from his patients is 3.0 stars (out of 5).