Quick answers
- Does Horst S. Filtzer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Horst S. Filtzer 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 Horst S. Filtzer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 142 Original Medicare patients and 396 services for Horst S. Filtzer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Horst S. Filtzer's NPI number?
- 1417018862. 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 Horst S. Filtzer, 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 | 142 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 396 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)90 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)70 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
- Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (97597)25 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)14 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Horst S. Filtzer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Horst S. Filtzer 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.
- Valley View Medical CenterFort Mohave, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030117
- Western Arizona Regional Medical CenterBullhead City, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030101
Practice locations
Addresses where Horst S. Filtzer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1555 Ramar RdBullhead City, AZ 86442 (833) 546‑5633
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Horst S. Filtzer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Link Medical Inc7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in Bullhead City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bullhead City, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Link Medical Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1965 (61 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417018862 |
| 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