MICHAEL POKU M.D. – NPI #1215322177
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MICHAEL POKU is a physician located in PLANO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215322177 to MICHAEL POKU on March 30, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 6 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 03, 2024. 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 MICHAEL POKU below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL POKU

NPI Number
1215322177
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL POKU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4557 ETHRIDGE DR
PLANO, TX 75024-3969
Phone: (410) 701-0894 Fax: (844) 511-6899
6 Other location(s):
7720 N Dobson Rd Ste 200
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2740
Phone: (602) 596-4299
1800 Orleans St
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: (410) 955-7911
Fax: (410) 955-0374
4801 S Cooper St
Arlington, TX 76017-5928
Phone: (817) 813-7101
8840 Benbrook Blvd Ste 101
Benbrook, TX 76126-3440
Phone: (817) 813-7101
1213 E Trinity Mills Rd Ste 173
Carrollton, TX 75006-1446
Phone: (972) 962-1296
3001 Dallas Pkwy Ste 205
Frisco, TX 75034-8660
Phone: (602) 596-4299
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 03, 2024

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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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX R6874
2083C0008X
- Preventive Medicine / Clinical Informatics		 TX R6874

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
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2015
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
MICHAEL POKU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
      1441 NORTH BECKLEY AVENUE
      DALLAS, TX 75203
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • INDEPENDENCE HOME HEALTH LLC
      316 WILTSHIRE BLVD
      LEWISVILLE, TX 75056

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