DR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH KOSTER MD
NPI 1003089160
Pediatrics in Great Bend, KS

Q: What is Christopher Koster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Koster is 1003089160. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2008.

Q: What is Christopher Koster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Active since April 09, 2008PECOS Enrolled

1021 EISENHOWER AVE, GREAT BEND, KS 67530(620) 792-5437 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher Joseph Koster Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH KOSTER MD (NPI 1003089160) is an individual pediatrics provider in Great Bend, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (04-33833) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003089160

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH KOSTERCredential: MD

Location Address1021 EISENHOWER AVEGreat Bend, KS 67530-3213

Mailing Address1021 Eisenhower AveGreat Bend, KS 67530-3213 · (620) 792-5437

Phone(620) 792-5437

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateApril 9, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2012

✔ NPI 1003089160 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in KS · 04-33833

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Also ListedPediatrics · Adolescent MedicineTaxonomy 2080A0000X · License 04-33833 (KS)

1021 EISENHOWER AVE, Great Bend, KS 67530

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Joseph Koster Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6800377292

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260224002861

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Koster reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics, Inc.

607 mi

Multi-Specialty

419 N OAK ST
Adams, WI 53910

Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
397 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1114411287 (608) 339-5250

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67530 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$81.98 typical visit price

range $53.00 – $161.67

Typical copayment $20.49 (range $13.25 – $40.41)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.12 typical visit price

range $16.88 – $132.11

Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. JACQUELYN RENE FORSSBERG APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)

1021 EISENHOWER AVE
GREAT BEND, KS 67530

Barton County (620) 792-5437

RUBI SPRAY APRN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1021 EISENHOWER AVE
GREAT BEND, KS 67530

Barton County (620) 792-5437

MARLEY PALMER

Nurse Practitioner

1021 EISENHOWER AVE
GREAT BEND, KS 67530

Barton County (620) 792-5437

UKHS GREAT BEND, LLC

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)

1021 EISENHOWER AVE
GREAT BEND, KS 67530

Barton County (620) 792-2511

GREAT BEND CHILDRENS CLINIC PA

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)

1021 EISENHOWER AVE, GREAT BEND CHILDREN'S CLINIC
GREAT BEND, KS 67530

Barton County (620) 792-5437

DIANNA HOLGUIN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1021 EISENHOWER AVE
GREAT BEND, KS 67530

Barton County (620) 792-5437

MARTA J EDMONDS M.D.

Pediatrics

1021 EISENHOWER AVE, GREAT BEND CHILDREN'S CLINIC, P.A.
GREAT BEND, KS 67530

Barton County (620) 792-5437

SUSAN J BAUER ARNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

1021 EISENHOWER AVE, GREAT BEND CHILDREN'S CLINIC
GREAT BEND, KS 67530

Barton County (620) 792-5848

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Koster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Koster is 1003089160. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2008.

Where is Christopher Koster located?

Christopher Koster practices at 1021 Eisenhower Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530. The listed phone number is (620) 792-5437.

What is Christopher Koster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Christopher Koster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Koster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Koster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Koster reassigns Medicare benefits to Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics, Inc. (Adams, WI). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Koster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Koster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 5 other insurers list Christopher Koster as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Koster was last updated on March 7, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.