Kevin Koester, DPM
NPI 1518078583 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Bismarck, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Koester, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Bismarck, ND (NPI 1518078583).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518078583
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42 (ND)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
1,228 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 250 | $22 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 192 | $33 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 150 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 137 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 117 | $77 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 78 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 71 | 37 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 50 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 | — |
| Meloxicam | 17 | 13 |
| Allopurinol | 14 | — |
| Cephalexin | 14 | — |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,816 across 20 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2019-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Koester's NPI number?
- Kevin Koester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518078583, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Koester's specialty?
- Kevin Koester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Kevin Koester located?
- Kevin Koester's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501-4417.
- What is Kevin Koester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Koester is (701) 323-6000.
- Does Kevin Koester accept Medicare?
- Kevin Koester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Koester's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Koester's NPI (1518078583) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.