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Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD

(Dr. Michael Dayton, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

University of Utah School of Medicine (1997)

2000 S. Colorado Boulevard The Colorado Center Tower One, Suite 4500
Denver, CO 80222

(720) 848-8200

Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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1635 Aurora Court 4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

2000 S. Colorado Boulevard The Colorado Center Tower One, Suite 4500
Denver, CO 80222

(720) 848-8200

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In The News

“"She's one of the most remarkable individuals I've met in my practice," said her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Michael Dayton at University of Colorado Hospital.”—"Vail Woman First American Woman To Complete Everest Trilogy", CBS News, January 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

In 2023, Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD performed more total hip replacement, and total knee replacement 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. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2012 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	316
injections	17
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	58
reconstructive surgery	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	268
injections	25
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	48
reconstructive surgery	48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	338
injections	24
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	47
reconstructive surgery	47

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	13
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
doctor visit	391
injections	34
joint surgery	80
lower extremity surgery	80
reconstructive surgery	80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	38
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	32
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	402
injections	53
joint surgery	77
lower extremity surgery	77
reconstructive surgery	77

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	26
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	11
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
doctor visit	479
injections	46
joint surgery	113
lower extremity surgery	113
reconstructive surgery	113

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	27
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	26
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
doctor visit	506
injections	73
joint surgery	146
lower extremity surgery	146
reconstructive surgery	146

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	31
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	28
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
doctor visit	542
injections	60
joint surgery	155
lower extremity surgery	155
reconstructive surgery	155
revision surgery	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	44
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	20
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
doctor visit	474
injections	80
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
reconstructive surgery	89

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	25
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	15
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
doctor visit	528
injections	78
joint surgery	91
lower extremity surgery	91
reconstructive surgery	91

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	18
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	23
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
doctor visit	575
injections	92
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	85
reconstructive surgery	85

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	26
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	28
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

aspiration	52
doctor visit	438
injections	52
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
reconstructive surgery	89
revision surgery	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	288
Hispanic	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	93
85 and over	17
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	189

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

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care (2002)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

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. Michael Rex Dayton, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Exactech, Inc.	$125,949 Optetrak $110,638	Truliant $10,511	NOVATION HIP $2,877	Equinoxe $1,731	Alteon $191
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.	$2,393 Zynrelef $2,393
Stryker Corporation	$1,622 KNEES $832	ACCOLADE $403	Mako $347	HIPS $25	Insignia $16
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$612 OR3O Dual Mobility $164	Tandem $162	ARIA $151	REAL INTELLIGENCE $114	CORI $21
OMNIlife science, Inc	$408 OMNIBotics 3.0 $377	$31
Other	$695 Zilretta $125	Palacos $96	Legion Revision $96	Accelero $54	HIPS $46	Other $278

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$107,848
Travel and Lodging	$15,799
Food and Beverage	$8,032

Research Payments

Dr. Michael Rex Dayton, MD has received 31 research payments totaling $91,375.

Biography

Dr. Michael Dayton is an adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery specialist in Aurora, CO and Denver, CO. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Medicine, and UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Dayton obtained his medical school training at the University of Utah School of Medicine and performed his residency at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. He has received distinctions including Faculty Mentor:Resident Senior Paper Award 2016 - Miles Research Day CU Department of Orthopedics; Faculty Mentor:Resident Senior Paper Award 2019 - Miles Research Day CU Department of Orthopedics; and Frank Stinchfield Award 2002 - The Hip Society of North America.