Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hans Coester, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Fort Collins, CO

  • NPI 1043256613
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1107 S Lemay Ave, Suite 240
Fort Collins, CO 805243960
(970) 495-7421
fax (970) 495-7424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 19, 2015
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #31578
Medicaid
CO #01315787

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043256613. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
592
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$291,867
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 101 96 $131
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 62 32 $388
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 41 40 $758
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 40 34 $256
20939 Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft 37 35 $70
20937 Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft 35 34 $166
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 35 34 $1,845
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 31 30 $256
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck 30 29 $753
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 25 25 $888

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Fort Collins Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $18.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Hans Coester's medical specialty?
Dr. Hans Coester practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Fort Collins, CO.
Where does Dr. Hans Coester practice?
Dr. Hans Coester practices at 1107 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 805243960. Office phone: 9704957421.
What is Dr. Hans Coester's NPI?
Dr. Hans Coester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043256613, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hans Coester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hans Coester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hans Coester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments (HCPCS 22842). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.