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CHRISTOPH HOFSTETTER, M.D., PH.D.

Neurological Surgery

SEATTLE, WA, 98195
NPI: 1043464365

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Neurological Surgery

SEATTLE, WA

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Common Procedures for Neurological Surgery

Spinal FusionLaminectomyCraniotomyBrain Tumor ResectionDeep Brain StimulationSpinal Cord Stimulator ImplantCarpal Tunnel ReleaseVP Shunt PlacementMicrodiscectomyStereotactic Radiosurgery

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
93.1/100Exceptional
Quality
74.0
Promoting Interoperability
100.0
Improvement Activities
40.0

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
22633
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc
$6,328$1,862$1,48811
22600
Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach
$4,223$1,126$90012
22610
Fusion of spine in upper back
$4,159$954$76311
63047
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment
$3,626$1,042$83311
22842
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments
$2,444$803$64223
22614
Fusion of additional segment of spine
$1,226$411$32981
22853
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
$819$271$21717
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$393$138$11217
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$282$105$8424

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