Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christoph Hofstetter, M.D., PH.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Seattle, WA

  • NPI 1043464365
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1959 Ne Pacific St, Campus Box 356470, Room Rr734
Seattle, WA 981956470
(507) 202-9523

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 13, 2014
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD60464459
Medicaid
WA #1043464365

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043464365. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
207
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$117,195
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 81 24 $411
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 24 23 $105
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 23 21 $803
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 17 12 $271
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $138
22600 Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach 12 11 $1,126
22610 Fusion of spine in upper back 11 11 $954
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 11 11 $1,862
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 11 11 $1,042

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Seattle Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$31,535
Transactions
102
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Kuros Biosciences USA, INC 41 $17,730.09
Bk Medical Holding Company INC. 2 $5,585.00
Arthrex, INC. 18 $2,104.95
Globus Medical, INC. 11 $1,756.48
Medtronic, INC. 17 $1,371.01
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 2 $1,314.69
Spineology INC. 2 $1,043.97
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 6 $341.15
Integrity Implants INC. Dba Accelus 1 $209.66
Abbott Laboratories 1 $43.55
Spinal Elements, INC. 1 $34.12

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$16,885
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$5,585
Travel and Lodging
$4,261
Food and Beverage
$4,260
Royalty or License
$463
Entertainment
$82

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christoph Hofstetter's medical specialty?
Dr. Christoph Hofstetter practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Christoph Hofstetter practice?
Dr. Christoph Hofstetter practices at 1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 981956470. Office phone: 5072029523.
What is Dr. Christoph Hofstetter's NPI?
Dr. Christoph Hofstetter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043464365, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christoph Hofstetter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christoph Hofstetter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christoph Hofstetter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments (HCPCS 22842). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.