OpenMedicare
Start Here
Explore
Fraud
Investigations
Data
Tools
About

Footer

OpenMedicare

Independent Medicare data journalism

Sister Sites

  • OpenMedicaid
  • OpenFeds
  • OpenSpending
  • OpenImmigration
  • OpenLobby
  • VaccineWatch
  • OpenSubsidies
  • WarCosts
  • OpenPrescriber

Explore

  • Providers
  • Procedures
  • States
  • Specialties
  • Search

Fraud Analysis

  • Still Out There (AI)
  • Fraud Overview
  • Fraud Watchlist
  • Deep Dive Profiles
  • Impossible Numbers
  • Report Fraud

Investigations

  • The Algorithm Knows
  • How We Built the Model
  • Internal Medicine Crisis
  • Florida & California Fraud
  • Million Dollar Flagged
  • All Investigations

Tools

  • Provider Lookup
  • Compare
  • Cost Calculator
  • Your Medicare Dollar
  • Downloads

About

  • About OpenMedicare
  • Methodology
  • Glossary
  • Data Sources
  • API Docs
  • Updates
Data Sources: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data
Disclaimer: This site is an independent journalism project. Data analysis and editorial content are not affiliated with or endorsed by CMS or any government agency. All spending figures are based on publicly available Medicare payment records.
Sister Sites: OpenMedicaid · OpenFeds · OpenSpending · OpenImmigration · OpenLobby · VaccineWatch · OpenSubsidies · WarCosts

© 2026 OpenMedicare. Independent data journalism. Built by TheDataProject.ai

Methodology•Download Data
  1. Home
  2. Providers
  3. Audubon Ambulatory Surgery Center Llc
🔪
Organization

Audubon Ambulatory Surgery Center Llc

NPI: 1174592844
Colorado Springs, CO
10 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$21.3M
Total Payments
22.4K
Beneficiaries
27.7K
Services
3.75x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

98th
percentile in specialty
This provider$21.3M
Specialty median$657.1K

📋 Key Findings

1Billed $21.3M over 10 years
23.75x markup ratio (above median)
398th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 92% in 2016
515 procedures with >3x markup
✓ No flags detected

🔎 Data Analysis

This provider's $21.3M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 98th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

This provider's billing patterns fall within normal ranges for their specialty.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

📈

Notable: Payments increased 92% in 2016

Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$2.7K$771.943.47x$1.9K$1.6M3.5K2.8K
2015$2.6K$738.123.46x$1.8K$1.1M2.8K2.2K
2016$4.3K$1.3K3.20x$2.9K$2.1M3.9K3.0K
2017$4.5K$1.5K2.91x$2.9K$2.9M3.6K2.9K
2018$4.3K$1.4K2.99x$2.9K$3.1M4.3K3.6K
2019$4.2K$1.4K2.98x$2.8K$2.8M3.7K3.0K
2020$6.3K$2.0K3.17x$4.3K$2.8M2.3K1.9K
2021$6.8K$2.2K3.10x$4.6K$3.5M2.5K2.0K
2022$5.3K$1.3K4.19x$4.0K$853.8K707684
2023$6.2K$1.2K5.16x$5.0K$486.6K421401

Top Procedures (20)

64590Insertion or replacement of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator
$3.2M
246 services$13.1K/svc2.68x markup
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver
$2.4M
139 services$17.0K/svc2.68x markup
52601Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope⚠ 3.2x markup
$1.0M
718 services$1.4K/svc3.20x markup
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope⚠ 3.7x markup
$997.0K
548 services$1.8K/svc3.68x markup
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidance⚠ 7.4x markup
$971.8K
4.4K services$220.41/svc7.38x markup
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscope⚠ 3.4x markup
$906.1K
651 services$1.4K/svc3.39x markup
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spine⚠ 5.8x markup
$899.9K
3.5K services$255.14/svc5.84x markup
27447Repair of knee joint⚠ 3.2x markup
$797.5K
116 services$6.9K/svc3.17x markup
63650Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin
$796.9K
233 services$3.4K/svc2.65x markup
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance⚠ 3.7x markup
$692.7K
1.3K services$517.33/svc3.66x markup
64581Incision to insert sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes
$664.5K
179 services$3.7K/svc2.74x markup
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance⚠ 5.9x markup
$662.1K
2.8K services$232.49/svc5.88x markup
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance⚠ 5.5x markup
$476.4K
1.9K services$245.06/svc5.50x markup
52235Destruction and/or removal of (2.0 to 5.0 centimeters) medium growths of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope⚠ 3.4x markup
$404.8K
432 services$937.12/svc3.44x markup
29881Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope⚠ 3.7x markup
$385.6K
401 services$961.68/svc3.67x markup
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of hand⚠ 3.6x markup
$377.2K
646 services$583.87/svc3.57x markup
52332Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope⚠ 4.0x markup
$270.7K
340 services$796.31/svc4.04x markup
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance⚠ 3.4x markup
$264.2K
488 services$541.34/svc3.36x markup
29828Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope
$263.3K
131 services$2.0K/svc2.20x markup
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lens⚠ 3.6x markup
$250.0K
350 services$714.36/svc3.65x markup
Show detailed table ▾
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
64590Insertion or replacement of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator246$3.2M$13.1K2.68x
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver139$2.4M$17.0K2.68x
52601Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope718$1.0M$1.4K3.20x
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope548$997.0K$1.8K3.68x
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidance4.4K$971.8K$220.417.38x
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscope651$906.1K$1.4K3.39x
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spine3.5K$899.9K$255.145.84x
27447Repair of knee joint116$797.5K$6.9K3.17x
63650Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin233$796.9K$3.4K2.65x
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance1.3K$692.7K$517.333.66x
64581Incision to insert sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes179$664.5K$3.7K2.74x
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance2.8K$662.1K$232.495.88x
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance1.9K$476.4K$245.065.50x
52235Destruction and/or removal of (2.0 to 5.0 centimeters) medium growths of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope432$404.8K$937.123.44x
29881Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope401$385.6K$961.683.67x
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of hand646$377.2K$583.873.57x
52332Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope340$270.7K$796.314.04x
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance488$264.2K$541.343.36x
29828Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope131$263.3K$2.0K2.20x
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lens350$250.0K$714.363.65x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

3.75x

This provider submits charges 3.75 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 3.75x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $375. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Provider Verification

Always verify provider credentials and location before scheduling appointments. This data reflects Medicare payments and may not include all practice locations.

Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in CO for peer comparison.

Audubon Ambulatory Surgery Center Llc (you)
$21.3M
Harmony Surgery Center, Llc
$37.3M
Surgery Center Of Northern Colorado
$35.8M
Show detailed table ▾
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Harmony Surgery Center, LlcFort Collins, CO$37.3M✓ Clear
Surgery Center Of Northern ColoradoFort Collins, CO$35.8M✓ Clear

Related

Browse
← Back to Provider Directory
State
All providers in CO →
Specialty
All Ambulatory Surgical Center providers →
Tool
Compare this provider →
Analysis
Fraud Watchlist →
Search
Search all providers →

Share This Provider

Share this provider's Medicare payment information

Share:

Data Sources

  • • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • • Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

Note: All data is from publicly available Medicare records. OpenMedicare is an independent journalism project not affiliated with CMS.

Believe this data is inaccurate? Dispute this data