Quick answers
- Does Kurt J. Hiester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kurt J. Hiester accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kurt J. Hiester see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 146 Original Medicare patients and 306 services for Kurt J. Hiester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kurt J. Hiester's NPI number?
- 1003189648. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kurt J. Hiester, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 146 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 306 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)76 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)28 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)25 services
- X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views (72080)22 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol72%
- Anxiety41%
- Depression37%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Kurt J. Hiester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kurt J. Hiester at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Chelsea HospitalChelsea, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230259
- St Joe Mercy Hospital System LivoniaLivonia, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230002
- Trinity Health Ann Arbor HospitalAnn Arbor, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230156
- Trinity Health Livingston HospitalBrighton, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230069
Practice locations
Addresses where Kurt J. Hiester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 14650 E Old US Hwy 12Chelsea, MI 48118
- 2305 Genoa Bus Park DrBrighton, MI 48114
- 4350 Jackson RdAnn Arbor, MI 48103
- 44428 Woodward Ave, Suite 102Pontiac, MI 48341 (734) 712‑8700
- 51341 W Huron River DrVan Buren, MI 48111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kurt J. Hiester as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iha Health Services Corporation1,168 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Chelsea
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chelsea, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iha Health Services Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003189648 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians