Kathryn Koester, APRN
NPI 1720631443 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Altamont, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathryn Koester, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Altamont, IL (NPI 1720631443).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720631443
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209-019642 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
605 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 255 | $98 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 232 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 106 | $68 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 12 | $6 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$98 (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 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 110 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 93 | 83 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 88 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 86 | 29 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 72 | 66 |
| Gabapentin | 70 | 26 |
| Methylprednisolone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$201 across 11 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 905 N Maple St Ste EEffingham, IL 62401-6401Phone: (217) 347-7030Fax: (217) 347-7197
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-07-22
- Last updated
- 2023-04-06
- Certified
- 2023-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathryn Koester's NPI number?
- Kathryn Koester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720631443, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathryn Koester's specialty?
- Kathryn Koester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathryn Koester located?
- Kathryn Koester's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 E Cumberland Rd, Altamont, IL 62411-1271.
- What is Kathryn Koester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathryn Koester is (618) 483-6151.
- Does Kathryn Koester accept Medicare?
- Kathryn Koester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathryn Koester's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathryn Koester's NPI (1720631443) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.