# Neurologists in Colorado

> A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. They treat problems such as migraine, seizures (epilepsy), and multiple sclerosis.

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

## When people see one

- Headaches or migraines that are frequent or getting worse
- A seizure, or fainting spells with no clear cause
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness that does not go away
- Memory changes, tremor, or trouble with balance

## How it differs

- Neurosurgeon: A neurologist treats brain and nerve conditions mostly with tests and medicine. A neurosurgeon performs operations on the brain, spine, and nerves.
- Psychiatrist: A neurologist treats conditions of the nervous system. A psychiatrist treats mental health conditions.

## On 2027 Colorado plans

- Referral: On some plans. 37 of the 148 2027 plans need a referral from your primary care provider to see a specialist: Kaiser Permanente's 29 plans (you may self-refer to certain specialists) and Denver Health (Elevate)'s 8 plans (self-referral allowed for OB-GYN and outpatient mental health care). The other 111 don't, according to each plan's 2027 summary of benefits. Confirm in the plan's summary of benefits.
- Visit cost by metal level (standard plans):
  - Bronze: $100 to $140 a visit on 10 of 56 plans
  - Silver: $50 to $90 a visit on 44 of 58 plans
  - Gold: $50 to $90 a visit on 26 of 30 plans

## In Colorado

- 474 clinicians at 224 locations in public records (NPPES, CMS).

## Questions to ask the office

- Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor?
- Which 2027 plans and network names do you take?
- How long is the wait for a new patient?
- Are tests like an EEG or MRI done here or elsewhere?

## Sources

- [MedlinePlus: Neurologic Diseases](https://medlineplus.gov/neurologicdiseases.html)
- [American Academy of Neurology](https://www.aan.com/)