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Dr. Michael Dalton, MD

Boulder, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dalton, Trauma Surgeon in Boulder, CO?

    Dr. Michael Dalton, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boulder, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dalton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dalton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dalton’s office at (720) 848-0000.

    What languages does Dr. Dalton speak?

    Dr. Dalton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Dalton typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Dalton diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Dalton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Dalton typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Dalton performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dalton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Dalton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dalton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dalton accept in Boulder, CO?

    Dr. Dalton in Boulder, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Dalton's office located?

    Dr. Michael Dalton's Primary Practice

    5495 Arapahoe Ave

    Boulder, CO 80303

    (720) 848-0000

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    Dr. Michael Dalton's Practice 2

    12605 E 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

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    What is Dr. Dalton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Dalton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033641469.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dalton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dalton

    What is Dr. Michael Dalton's specialty?

    Dr. Dalton is a Trauma Surgeon near Boulder, CO.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is this Dr. Michael Dalton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dalton is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Michael Dalton accepting new patients in Boulder, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Dalton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Dalton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dalton's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Dalton?

    Please contact Dr. Dalton's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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