Dr. Derek Samples, M.D.
Neurosurgery (Neurological Surgery Physician)
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
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Adams County includes primary care (2% of residents) shortage areas. About shortage areas
At a glance
- In the NPI registry since
- 2013
Licensed in Colorado since 2021, according to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. We show license dates only for the states that publish them in bulk; see which states do. For other states, check the state medical board.
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Education and training
- 2013Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date)
Medicare’s Care Compare data doesn’t list this clinician’s medical school. Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Neurological Surgery Physician primary
CO license DR.0066550 (first issued 2021; active)
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 2 companies reported 2 payments worth $102 in total to this clinician.
| Medtronic, Inc. | $85.34 |
|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | $16.26 |
| Food and Beverage | $102 |
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From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.