JOSEPH A. KOCH MD – NPI #1386970523
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

JOSEPH KOCH is a physician located in LUFKIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386970523 to JOSEPH KOCH on October 22, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Feb 11, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH KOCH below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH A. KOCH

NPI Number
1386970523
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH A. KOCH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
10 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE C
LUFKIN, TX 75904-3163
Phone: (936) 639-4393 Fax: (877) 916-5022
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 11, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 TX N3795

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 2008
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH KOCH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LUFKIN
      1201 WEST FRANK STREET
      LUFKIN, TX 75901
    • TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL
      1100 WEST BLUFF
      WOODVILLE, TX 75979
    • WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
      505 SOUTH JOHN REDDITT DRIVE
      LUFKIN, TX 75904
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
      2014 S WHEELER SUITE 250
      JASPER, TX 75951
    • KAMCARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      609 E LUFKIN AVENUE
      LUFKIN, TX 75901
  • HOSPICE
    • AFFINITY HEALTH CARE
      2708 S MEDFORD DRIVE
      LUFKIN, TX 75901

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