ARTHUR L. POCH M.D. – NPI #1831187301
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

ARTHUR POCH is a physician located in SHREVEPORT, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1831187301 to ARTHUR POCH on October 10, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Aug 11, 2022. 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 ARTHUR POCH below.

NPI Profile for
ARTHUR L. POCH

NPI Number
1831187301
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ARTHUR L. POCH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3217 MABEL ST
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Phone: (318) 631-9121 Fax: (318) 631-9126
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 11, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ARTHUR POCH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERSTATE LICENSELAMD.05725R
MEDICAIDLA1323900
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
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)
LA 05725R

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 CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1977
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
ARTHUR POCH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM
      1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
    • WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      2600 GREENWOOD ROAD
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103

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