Dr. Scott Vanek, MD
Anesthesiology
19+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
3 locations
About Dr. Scott Vanek
Scott Vanek, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Brighton, CO.
Specialty Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
22
Years Experience
3
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
AnesthesiologyCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Creighton University School Of Medicine
Class of 2004
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 46580 | Anesthesiology |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Scott Vanek
With 19 years of practice, Dr. Scott Vanek is an established anesthesiology provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2004. Dr. currently practices across 3 facilities, including Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, Colorado. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437205010, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Scott Vanek as a lower-volume anesthesiology provider, treating approximately 37 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 41 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Scott Vanek received $26 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$26
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Anesthesiology Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 80601
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Scott Vanek
What does Dr. Scott Vanek specialize in?
Dr. Scott Vanek specializes in Anesthesiology.
Where does Dr. Scott Vanek practice?
Dr. Scott Vanek practices at Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, Colorado. Dr. is also affiliated with 2 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Dr. Scott Vanek accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Scott Vanek accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 37 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Scott Vanek's NPI number?
Dr. Scott Vanek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437205010. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Scott Vanek been practicing?
Dr. Scott Vanek has approximately 19 years of practice experience, having graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2004.