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Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: microdiscectomy, musculoskeletal problems, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more.

80 Health Park Drive Suite 230
Louisville, CO 80027

(303) 665-2603

Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD is a spine surgeon in Parker, CO specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and HCA HealthONE Rose.

Office Locations

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

11960 Lioness Way Suite 260
Parker, CO 80134

(303) 344-9090

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4600 E 9th Avenue Suite 330
Denver, CO 80220

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6235 S Main Street Suite C-101
Aurora, CO 80016

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80 Health Park Drive Suite 230
Louisville, CO 80027

(303) 665-2603

(303) 665-2605

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

8101 E Lowry Boulevard Suite 230
Denver, CO 80230

(303) 344-1922

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Some issues Dr. Michael S. Shen, 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.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

discectomy

In 2012, Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD performed more discectomy (disc removal surgery) 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 S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2012 were rehabilitation, spinal procedures, X-rays and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	26
diagnostic evaluation	14
doctor visit	357
manual therapy	76
nerve procedures	26
rehabilitation	206
spinal procedures	171
X-rays	145

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	395
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	138
X-rays	118

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	143

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	12
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	618
nerve procedures	35
spinal procedures	210
X-rays	164

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	26
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2015 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	668
manual therapy	298
nerve procedures	22
rehabilitation	248
spinal procedures	139
X-rays	117

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	30
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	40
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2016 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	29
diagnostic evaluation	62
doctor visit	640
manual therapy	1032
nerve procedures	29
rehabilitation	942
spinal procedures	162
X-rays	133

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	23
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	27
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2017 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	543
manual therapy	893
nerve procedures	40
rehabilitation	1172
spinal procedures	194
X-rays	154

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	23
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2018 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	526
manual therapy	1326
nerve procedures	16
rehabilitation	1372
spinal procedures	146
X-rays	130

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	16
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	22
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2019 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	498
manual therapy	1210
nerve procedures	15
rehabilitation	1274
spinal procedures	138
X-rays	123

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	15
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	17
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2020 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	433
manual therapy	1781
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	39
rehabilitation	1834
spinal procedures	152
X-rays	113

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2021 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	496
manual therapy	845
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	35
rehabilitation	965
spinal procedures	202
X-rays	140

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	404
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	136
X-rays	110

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	17
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Parker, CO were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	27
diagnostic evaluation	29
doctor visit	507
manual therapy	932
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	27
rehabilitation	1001
spinal procedures	162
X-rays	131

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	195
Male	129

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	283
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	95
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	189

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

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases (2005)

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

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael S. Shen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

HCA HealthONE Rose

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$245,930 Mobi-C $194,100	Virage $8,248	TrellOss $7,200	Lineum Posterior Cervical $4,950	PD-Spine-New Product $4,650	Other $26,782
Stryker Corporation	$135,901 NEURO/SPINE/ENT $28,728	XIA $28,303	Tritanium $19,840	THORACO-LUMBAR $10,754	Cervical $10,001	Other $38,276
ZIMVIE INC.	$90,905 Mobi-C $74,080	PD-Spine-New Product $5,381	Vital $3,051	The Tether $2,693	Virage $1,800	Other $3,900
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$31,349 Other - Miscellaneous $12,491	Solus ALIF $8,294	LIF $5,625	IdentiTi $1,107	Invictus MIS $873	Other $2,959
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$7,746 Spinal Implant $7,746
Other	$15,391 Spine $2,852	BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $2,667	VIPER $1,439	iFuse Implant $993	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $975	Other $6,464

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$436,117
Travel and Lodging	$60,109
Food and Beverage	$30,611
Education	$385

Biography

Dr. Michael Shen's areas of specialization are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery; he sees patients in Louisville, CO, Denver, CO, and Parker, CO. Dr. Shen's areas of expertise include spinal cord injury, minimally invasive spine surgery, and microdiscectomy. He is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and HealthOne. His education and training includes medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine and residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is conversant in Mandarin.