Ryan Gaines, MD
NPI 1295898187 · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Denver, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ryan Gaines, MD is a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider in Denver, CO (NPI 1295898187).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295898187
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50313 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) PhysicianPrimary207YX0007XLicense 50313 (CO)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
194 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 70 | $92 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 45 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $130 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 20 | $222 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes, Muscle, and Tissue of Neck38724 | 14 | $1,062 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 12605 E 16th AveAurora, CO 80045-2545Phone: (720) 848-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-19
- Last updated
- 2019-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Gaines's NPI number?
- Ryan Gaines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295898187, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Gaines's specialty?
- Ryan Gaines is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ryan Gaines located?
- Ryan Gaines's practice location on file with NPPES is 2555 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80210-5855.
- What is Ryan Gaines's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Gaines is (303) 778-5658.
- Does Ryan Gaines accept Medicare?
- Ryan Gaines is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ryan Gaines's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Gaines's NPI (1295898187) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.