Christopher Kottenstette, PA-C, CPE
NPI 1023099348 · Medical Physician Assistant · Johnstown, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Kottenstette, PA-C, CPE is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Johnstown, CO (NPI 1023099348).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023099348
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C, CPE
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA2011-0006 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
28 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $77 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 12 | $45 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$77 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 67 | 11 |
| Topiramate | 53 | 15 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 45 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 40 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 35 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 16 |
| Baclofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$869 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-14
- Last updated
- 2023-06-29
- Certified
- 2023-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Kottenstette's NPI number?
- Christopher Kottenstette's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023099348, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Kottenstette's specialty?
- Christopher Kottenstette is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Kottenstette located?
- Christopher Kottenstette's practice location on file with NPPES is 4795 Larimer Pkwy, Johnstown, CO 80534-9021.
- What is Christopher Kottenstette's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Kottenstette is (970) 342-2220.
- Does Christopher Kottenstette accept Medicare?
- Christopher Kottenstette is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Kottenstette's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Kottenstette's NPI (1023099348) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.