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Dr. Daniel Craig, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: lumbar stenosis, cervical herniated disc, nerve injury, and more.

1635 Aurora Court 4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2080

Dr. Daniel Craig, MD is a neurosurgeon in Aurora, CO specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Daniel Craig, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.

Office Locations

University of Colorado Medicine

12605 E. 16th Avenue Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-1980

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13001 E 17th Place
Aurora, CO 80045

(303) 724-6031

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University of Colorado Medicine

1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

(720) 516-1000

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University of Colorado Medicine

1635 Aurora Court 4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2080

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9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124

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Some issues Dr. Daniel Craig, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Craig, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Craig, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Craig, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Craig, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	122

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Craig, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	41
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	2
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Craig, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel Craig, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2012)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2019)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel Craig, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel Craig, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel Craig, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel Craig, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$128 Invictus MIS $128
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$122 EXPEDIUM $63	FIBERGRAFT $30	SPOTLIGHT $29
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$117 Solitaire $100	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $17
SI-Bone, Inc.	$90 iFuse Implant $90
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation	$47 Mariner $47
Other	$81 Allograft VMIS Delivery System $35	MOBI-C PLUG & FIT US $16	Penumbra System $15	$15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$585

Biography

Dr. Daniel Craig is a neurosurgery specialist. After attending the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Dr. Craig completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. His clinical interests include cervical herniated disc, surgical repair, and glioblastoma. Patient ratings for Dr. Craig average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine.