Brian Witwer, MD
NPI 1982698148 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Grand Junction, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Witwer, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Grand Junction, CO (NPI 1982698148).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982698148
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41914 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
246 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 52 | $77 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 48 | $204 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 35 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 35 | $177 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 19 | $213 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$189 across 2 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 (2)
- 300 W Ottley AveFruita, CO 81521-2118Phone: (970) 858-2186Fax: (970) 858-2208
- 401 Kokopelli Blvd Ste 1Fruita, CO 81521-3308Phone: (970) 858-2580Fax: (970) 858-3211
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-02
- Last updated
- 2018-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Witwer's NPI number?
- Brian Witwer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982698148, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Witwer's specialty?
- Brian Witwer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Witwer located?
- Brian Witwer's practice location on file with NPPES is 750 Wellington Ave Ste 3a, Grand Junction, CO 81501-6132.
- What is Brian Witwer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Witwer is (970) 298-3188.
- Does Brian Witwer accept Medicare?
- Brian Witwer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Witwer's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Witwer's NPI (1982698148) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.