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Ophthalmology

James J. Koster, MD

Sees patients in Phoenix, AZ · Arizona

Summary

James J. Koster, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Phoenix, AZ. NPI 1851387344. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James J. Koster, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
University Of Arizona College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Associated Ophthalmologists LtdGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does James J. Koster see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Phoenix, AZ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James J. Koster's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does James J. Koster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James J. Koster accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James J. Koster?
(602) 254-7255, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James J. Koster's NPI number?
1851387344. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where James J. Koster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James J. Koster as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Phoenix

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arizona College Of Medicine
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851387344
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians