Physician Assistants in Colorado
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7,545
Physician Assistants
100%
Accepting patients
68%
Most common: PA-C
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Specialty: physician-assistantState: CO
About physician assistants in Colorado
Colorado is home to 7,545 licensed physician assistants, one of the larger physician assistant workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is PA-C (68%), which stands for Physician Assistant - Certified. PA is the second most common at 26%.
University of Colorado School of Medicine and Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine train physician assistants in the state. Notable hospitals include UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, and Denver Health Medical Center. Health systems such as UCHealth, SCL Health (Intermountain Health), and Centura Health employ many of the state's physician assistants.
60% accept Medicare. Patients with Health First Colorado should verify coverage directly, as not all physician assistants participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-68781, qhp-20305, and qhp-93078.
Colorado consistently ranks among the healthiest states in the country, with one of the lowest obesity rates nationwide.
Frequently asked questions about physician assistants in Colorado
Colorado has 7,545 licensed physician assistants. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of physician assistants in Colorado are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among physician assistants in Colorado include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-68781, qhp-20305, and qhp-93078. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $20 to $50. An urgent care visit copay is $30 to $75. Procedures (biopsy, injection) are covered at the specialist rate. An ER visit with a PA has the same copay as a physician ER visit. Actual costs in Colorado depend on the provider and your insurance plan. PA visits cost the same as physician visits from a patient perspective. If your surgeon's PA handles your pre-op and post-op visits, the copay is the same as if the surgeon saw you.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Colorado has 7,545 physician assistants. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
60% of physician assistants in Colorado accept Medicare. Medicare reimburses PA services at 85% of the physician fee schedule. Your copay is the same as for a physician visit. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some physician assistants in Colorado accept Health First Colorado, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers PA visits in all states. Copays and coverage levels are the same as for physician visits. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Health First Colorado participation before scheduling.
Same as physician visits: sick visits as needed, chronic disease follow-ups every three to six months, annual physicals, pre-operative and post-operative visits. In surgical specialties, PAs often handle follow-ups while surgeons focus on operative cases. With 7,545 physician assistants in Colorado, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
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Insurance & Physician Assistant coverage
Top accepted carriers in Colorado include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-68781, qhp-20305, and qhp-93078.
All insurance plans cover PA visits at the same copay level as physician visits. Medicare reimburses PA services at 85% of the physician fee schedule, but your copay is based on the allowed amount and remains the same. PAs are listed in insurance provider directories. PA-performed procedures (suturing, biopsies, joint injections) are covered the same as when performed by a physician.
