# Geriatricians in Colorado

> A geriatrician is a physician with extra training in the health needs of older adults. They often focus on people with several conditions or many medicines.

Source: Colorado Health Insurance Colorado Care Index (https://coloradohealthinsurance.com/care/geriatrics), data updated 2026-11-11. Published by Grove Benefit Advisors LLC, a licensed Colorado health insurance agency.

## When people see one

- Several chronic conditions at once
- Many daily medicines to review
- Falls, memory changes, or trouble with daily tasks
- A visit that covers both health and daily living

## How it differs

- Internal medicine doctor: An internist cares for adults of any age. A geriatrician has added training in aging and focuses on older patients.
- Family medicine doctor: Family medicine doctors see every age. A geriatrician sees older adults only.

## On 2027 Colorado plans

- Referral: No. You don't need a referral for primary care.
- Visit cost by metal level (standard plans):
  - Bronze: $25 to $50 a visit on 23 of 56 plans
  - Silver: $0 to $40 a visit on 53 of 58 plans
  - Gold: $0 to $30 a visit on 26 of 30 plans

## In Colorado

- 128 clinicians at 105 locations in public records (NPPES, CMS).

## Questions to ask the office

- Are you taking new patients?
- Which 2027 plans do you take? Ask for the plan's network name, not only the insurance company.
- Do you accept patients who are not yet 65?
- Can a family member join visits in person or by phone?

## Sources

- [American Geriatrics Society: About geriatrics](https://www.americangeriatrics.org/geriatrics-profession/about-geriatrics)
- [MedlinePlus: Types of health care providers](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001933.htm)