Dr. Michael J. Yang, MD
Neurosurgery (Neurological Surgery Physician)
12605 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
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At a glance
- Medical school
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (2018)
- Years since graduation
- 8
- In the NPI registry since
- 2018
Licensed in Colorado since 2026, 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. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 2018Medical school: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora
- 2018Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date)
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.0077598 (first issued 2026; active) · AZ license 75480 · MA license 275550
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Highlands Ranch, CO
- St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center Phoenix, AZ
Medical groups
- University Physicians Incorporated (3,215 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.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 5 companies reported 10 payments worth $1,582 in total to this clinician.
| Alphatec Spine, Inc | $986 |
|---|---|
| Globus Medical, Inc. | $256 |
| Spineology Inc. | $145 |
| Si-bone, Inc. | $113 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | $81.46 |
| Travel and Lodging | $792 |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $790 |
What the payments were for
| Company | What it was for | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alphatec Spine, Inc Oct 9, 2025 | Travel and Lodging Other - Miscellaneous · Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery · travel to CARLSBAD, CA · in-kind | $461 |
| Alphatec Spine, Inc Sep 5, 2025 | Travel and Lodging Other - Miscellaneous · Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery · travel to CARLSBAD, CA · in-kind | $331 |
Each payment as the company reported it, with the products it named. Meals are counted in the totals above but not listed one by one.
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.