Lee Koster, M.D.
NPI 1174689814 · Urology Physician · New Kensington, PA
Lee Koster, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in New Kensington, PA (NPI 1174689814).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174689814
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD014294E (PA)
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
19 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
38 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 | 20 | $86 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 18 | $4 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$86 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finasteride | 163 | 54 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 96 | 42 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 92 | 28 |
| Dutasteride | 63 | 16 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 63 | 14 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 28 | — |
| Bethanechol Chloride | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 across 2 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
- 2006-12-28
- Last updated
- 2012-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lee Koster's NPI number?
- Lee Koster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174689814, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lee Koster's specialty?
- Lee Koster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lee Koster located?
- Lee Koster's practice location on file with NPPES is 634 4th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068-6505.
- What is Lee Koster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lee Koster is (724) 339-8600.
- Is Lee Koster's NPI active?
- Yes — Lee Koster's NPI (1174689814) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.