STEVE KOCHU M.D.
NPI 1184640948
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Lexington, KY
NPI Status: Active since July 14, 2006
Contact Information
1221 S BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY
ZIP 40504
Phone: (859) 258-4401
Fax: (859) 258-4418
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- PECOS Enrolled
About STEVE KOCHU
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Steve Kochu, an internist established in Lexington, Kentucky with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1184640948 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RE0101X with license number 38416 (KY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1184640948
- Provider Name
- STEVE KOCHU M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1221 S BROADWAY LEXINGTON, KY 40504
- Location Phone
- (859) 258-4401
- Location Fax
- (859) 258-4418
- Mailing Address
- 1221 S BROADWAY LEXINGTON, KY 40504
- Mailing Phone
- (859) 258-4401
- Mailing Fax
- (859) 258-4418
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-14-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-02-2007
- Code Navigator
An internist like Steve Kochu is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RE0101X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 38416
- License State
- KY
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| C29780 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 0092701 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | KY | |
| 37903705 | OTHER (01) | KY | MEDICAID LAB GROUP# |
| P00100572 | OTHER (01) | GA | RR MEDICARE PIN |
| 4000501 | OTHER (01) | KY | MEDICARE LAB GROUP# |
| CB5773 | OTHER (01) | GA | RR MEDICARE GROUP# |
| 64078595 | MEDICAID (05) | KY |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Steve Kochu is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 40504 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $122.77
- Minimum New Patient Price $52.76
- Maximum New Patient Price $162.27
- Average New Patient Copayment $30.69
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.19
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.56
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $93.94
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.53
- Maximum Established Patient Price $131.99
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.48
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.13
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.99
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1184640948, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1184640948, enumerated as an "individual" on July 14, 2006.
The provider is located at 1221 S BROADWAY LEXINGTON, KY 40504 and the phone number is (859) 258-4401.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RE0101X and a focus in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Railroad Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
