Christoph Hofstetter, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1043464365 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christoph Hofstetter, M.D., PH.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1043464365).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043464365
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD60464459 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
148 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 47 | $422 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $143 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Back, 3-6 Spine Bone Segments22842 | 12 | $823 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 12 | $198 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31,535 across 102 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
- 2008-11-13
- Last updated
- 2014-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christoph Hofstetter's NPI number?
- Christoph Hofstetter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043464365, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christoph Hofstetter's specialty?
- Christoph Hofstetter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christoph Hofstetter located?
- Christoph Hofstetter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195-6470.
- What is Christoph Hofstetter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christoph Hofstetter is (507) 202-9523.
- Does Christoph Hofstetter accept Medicare?
- Christoph Hofstetter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christoph Hofstetter's NPI active?
- Yes — Christoph Hofstetter's NPI (1043464365) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.