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Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Professional interests include: axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), cancer, lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), and more.

14000 E Arapahoe Road Suite 160
Centennial, CO 80112

(303) 805-7744

Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS is a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS is affiliated with HealthOne, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers and HCA HealthONE Centennial, A part of Aurora Hospital HCA HealthONE Aurora HCA HealthONE Swedish Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute.

Office Locations

8200 E Belleview Avenue Suite 295e
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

14000 E Arapahoe Road Suite 160
Centennial, CO 80112

(303) 805-7744

(303) 851-4141

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

1700 S Potomac Street
Aurora, CO 80012

(303) 418-7600

(303) 750-3137

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

22 W Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120

(303) 730-4700

(303) 730-4790

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

701 E Hampden Avenue Suite 300
Englewood, CO 80111

(303) 740-8200

(303) 740-5900

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

8490 E Crescent Parkway Suite 380
Englewood, CO 80111

(303) 957-1310

(303) 761-4252

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Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

breast cancer surgery

breast surgery

lymph node procedures

mastectomy for breast cancer

open lymph node biopsy

In 2024, Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS performed more breast cancer surgery, breast surgery, lymph node procedures, mastectomy for breast cancer, and open lymph node biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excision

By Affordability:

total mastectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS performed more excision procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for total (simple) mastectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO during 2017 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	16
cancer surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	49
excision	28
lymph node procedures	12
open surgery	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO during 2018 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	22
cancer surgery	22
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	93
excision	41
lymph node procedures	19
open surgery	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO during 2019 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	31
cancer surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	129
excision	51
lymph node procedures	20
open surgery	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO during 2020 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	38
cancer surgery	38
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	137
excision	61
lymph node procedures	34
open surgery	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO during 2021 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	72
cancer surgery	72
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	180
excision	113
lymph node procedures	81
open surgery	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO during 2022 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	59
cancer surgery	59
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	195
excision	89
lymph node procedures	60
open surgery	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO during 2023 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	46
cancer surgery	46
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	213
excision	75
lymph node procedures	59
open surgery	29

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO during 2024 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	75
cancer surgery	75
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	152
excision	109
lymph node procedures	68
open surgery	34

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS in 2024

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and lymph node procedures.

breast procedures	44
cancer surgery	44
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	143
excision	70
lymph node procedures	44
open surgery	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	86
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS From 2017 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	0
Cancer	72

Education & Training

Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Certification: American Board of Surgery (ABS), General Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Surgery (ABS), General Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Kaiser Permanente, benefitSMART, PHPprime, Optum Health / Optum Care CO, SMS, TRICARE/HealthNET, Apostrophe Health, Carrum and Colorado Access.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Anthem

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Kaiser Permanente

benefitSMART

PHPprime

Optum Health / Optum Care CO

SMS

TRICARE/HealthNET

Apostrophe Health

Carrum

Colorado Access

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura N. Hafertepen, DO, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AXOGEN	$1,568 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $1,278	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $262	$28
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$930 PlasmaBlade $930
Stryker Corporation	$431 1688 HD 3 CHIP CAMERA $431
Merit Medical Systems Inc	$220 SAVI SCOUT $220
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$162 DERMACELL $162
Other	$571 AlloDerm $120	Advanced Energy Cutting Device $119	KIT FOR THE PREPARATION OF LYMPHOSEEK (TECHNETIUM TC 99M TILMANOCEPT) $44	ARTISS $40	trunode $40	Other $208

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,039
Food and Beverage	$1,844

Biography

Dr Laura Hafertepen is a board-certified breast surgeon specializing in the surgical management of breast cancer and benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions. She is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and incorporates advanced surgical techniques, including nipple-sparing mastectomies, oncoplastic lumpectomies, and nerve re-sensation. Through close collaboration with reconstructive surgeons and other cancer specialists, she provides coordinated care focused on optimal patient outcomes. Dr Hafertepen is recognized for her clinical expertise and compassionate care. Outside of the operating room, she cherishes time with her family and loves staying active outdoors.