JOANNA D. KOSKO M.D. – NPI #1275633752
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

JOANNA KOSKO is a pathologist located in ALBEMARLE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275633752 to JOANNA KOSKO on September 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name JOANNA DOREEN LUSK. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jun 11, 2019. 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 JOANNA KOSKO below.

NPI Profile for
JOANNA D. KOSKO

NPI Number
1275633752
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
JOANNA D. KOSKO
Former Name: JOANNA DOREEN LUSK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
301 YADKIN ST
ALBEMARLE, NC 28001
Phone: (704) 984-4448 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 30637
CHARLOTTE, NC 28230-0637
Phone: (704) 973-5500 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOANNA KOSKO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERSTATE LICENSENC2009-00750
OTHERSTATE LICENSESC36156
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
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)
GA 70491

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Additional Information

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
JOANNA KOSKO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
      9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
      CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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