Dr. James M. Bee, MD
Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician)
4110 Briargate Pkwy, Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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At a glance
- Medical school
- University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (1995)
- Years since graduation
- 31
- In the NPI registry since
- 2005
- Medicare patients seen, 2024
- 485
Licensed in Colorado since 2001, 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.
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. NPIs were first issued in May 2005 and became required on claims in 2007–2008, so an early date usually means the clinician was already in practice before then. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 1995Medical school: University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal)
- 2005Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date) — NPIs began in 2005, so practice likely started earlier
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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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician primary
CO license 39263 (first issued 2001; active)
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- Uch-Memorial Health System Colorado Springs, CO
- Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services Colorado Springs, CO
Medical groups
- Select Physical Therapy of West Denver Limited PArtnership (548 clinicians)
- Sports Rehab and Professional Therapy Associates Inc (132 clinicians)
- Select Physical Therapy of Colorado Springs LP (93 clinicians)
- Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group (82 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare patients and services
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 485
- Services billed
- 1,744
- Patients’ average age
- 74
| Service | Times | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 397 | 268 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 258 | 216 |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 92 | 35 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 90 | 76 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 89 | 88 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 86 | 78 |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | 61 | 26 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 61 | 61 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 53 | 45 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 42 | 42 |
Medicare fee-for-service only. CMS leaves out services billed for fewer than 11 patients. These figures describe a practice’s Medicare work; they aren’t a measure of quality.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin Other prescribers in Colorado Springs, CO | 23 |
| Diazepam Other prescribers in Colorado Springs, CO | 17 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen) Other prescribers in Colorado Springs, CO | 16 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) Other prescribers in Colorado Springs, CO | 15 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 3 companies reported 5 payments worth $324 in total to this clinician.
| Stryker Corporation | $266 |
|---|---|
| Globus Medical, Inc. | $31.45 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $26.87 |
| Food and Beverage | $324 |
|---|
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.