Michael Kosters, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Michael Kosters is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Plattsburgh, NY with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael Kosters, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Plattsburgh, NY in independent practice. With 13+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Plattsburgh area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
206 Cornelia St Ste 307, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2779
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better31.4%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-51.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
549
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
155
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
554
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $403k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 20, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Michael Kosters
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Kosters for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Plattsburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Michael Kosters
Dr. Kosters is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Plattsburgh, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 812-1136.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Kosters
Practice Location
206 Cornelia St Ste 307, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2779
Mailing Address
206 Cornelia St Ste 307, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2779
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