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Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca (1994)

Professional interests include: stroke, migraine, Chiari malformation, and more.

1635 Aurora Court 4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2080

Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD is a neurologist in Aurora, CO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine and UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - University of Colorado Hospital.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

1635 Aurora Court 4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2080

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Some issues Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	111
injections	26
minimally invasive procedures	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2013

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
injections	135
minimally invasive procedures	115
nerve block	39
pain management	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	84

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2014

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
hospital care	21
injections	93
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	93

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2015

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
injections	74
minimally invasive procedures	74

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2016

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
injections	69
minimally invasive procedures	69

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2017

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	257
injections	66
minimally invasive procedures	66

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	233
injections	40
minimally invasive procedures	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	12
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	173
injections	37
minimally invasive procedures	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2020

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119
injections	33
minimally invasive procedures	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2021

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118
injections	36
minimally invasive procedures	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2022

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
injections	41
minimally invasive procedures	41

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD in 2023

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated as a neurologist in Aurora, CO were injections, minimally invasive procedures, nerve block and hospital care.

doctor visit	140
hospital care	21
injections	59
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	57
nerve block	39
pain management	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	106
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	2
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD graduated from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca in 1994. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca (1994)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - University of Colorado Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, 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. Laur Marius Birlea, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$4,734 BOTOX $2,225	UBRELVY $8	QULIPTA $7	$2,494
Amgen Inc.	$939 Aimovig $252	$687
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$779 AJOVY $222	AUSTEDO $149	Zecuity $130	TV48125 $119	$160
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$157 NURTEC ODT $157
Allergan Inc.	$137 BOTOX $71	$66
Other	$232 NURTEC ODT $95	Zembrace $13	$125

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,594
Food and Beverage	$2,368
Education	$15
Gift	$2

Research Payments

Dr. Laur Marius Birlea, MD has received 11 research payments totaling $137,579.

Biography

Dr. Laur Birlea's specialties are pain medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Birlea (or staff) speaks Spanish and Romanian. His areas of expertise include the following: migraine, neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), and stroke. Dr. Birlea's hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado Medicine. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver, Dr. Birlea attended Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca for medical school. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).