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Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD

(Dr. Hans Carl Coester, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), spine problems

1107 S. Lemay Avenue Suite 240
Fort Collins, CO 80524

(970) 495-7424

Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC and UCHealth Brain and Spine Clinic - Fort Collins.

Office Locations

UCHealth Brain and Spine Clinic - Fort Collins

1107 S. Lemay Avenue Suite 240
Fort Collins, CO 80524

(970) 495-7421

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2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 2300
Loveland, CO 80538

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In The News

“Our family extends our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Michael Stone, Dr. Michael Maris, Dr. Hans Coester, The Medical Center of the Rockies, Pathways, all of their staffs; and countless...”—"Weld County Tributes for Jan. 23", Greeley Tribune, January 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cervical fusion

spinal fusion

In 2023, Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD performed more cervical fusion, and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

posterior cervical fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for posterior cervical fusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

spinal decompression surgery

By Affordability:

anterior spinal fusion

cervical fusion

cervical spine surgery

discectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior spinal fusion, cervical fusion, cervical spine surgery, and discectomy (disc removal surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	43
aspiration	31
bone marrow tests	31
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	433
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	54
spinal procedures	135

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
aspiration	21
bone marrow tests	21
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	313
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	53
spinal procedures	118

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	27
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	317
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
nerve procedures	47
spinal procedures	101

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	24
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	61
decompression surgery	63
doctor visit	391
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
neck surgery	19
nerve procedures	63
spinal procedures	183

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	56
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
decompression surgery	84
doctor visit	409
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	84
spinal procedures	201

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	26
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	281
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	72
spinal procedures	185

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	18
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	52
decompression surgery	61
doctor visit	189
neck surgery	29
nerve procedures	61
spinal procedures	159

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	20
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	43
decompression surgery	65
doctor visit	168
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	65
spinal procedures	176

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2020 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	51
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	132
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	159

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	48
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	109
neck surgery	29
nerve procedures	52
spinal procedures	146

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	48
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	118
neck surgery	31
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	130

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	46
aspiration	26
bone marrow tests	26
decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	260
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	57
spinal procedures	153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	237
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

UCHealth Brain and Spine Clinic - Fort Collins

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Collins, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$3,095 CD HORIZON $2,890	DIVERGENCE-L $157	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $49
Boston Scientific Corporation	$63 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $63
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$45 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $45
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$19 CERTAS $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,247
Travel and Lodging	$975

Biography

Dr. Hans Coester is a neurosurgery specialist. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases) and spine problems. Dr. Coester's education and training includes medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. He is affiliated with UCHealth.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hans C. Coester, MD From 2012 - 2022

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