BRIJINDER S KOCHHAR MD
NPI 1235229246
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Weirton, WV

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RP1001X and a focus in Pulmonary Disease.

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

52.28/100

CMS Quality Rating

2950 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WEIRTON, WV 26062(304) 723-2527(304) 723-2543 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Brijinder S Kochhar Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BRIJINDER S KOCHHAR MD (NPI 1235229246) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Weirton, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (12842) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West, and is a graduate of Other (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235229246

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameBRIJINDER S KOCHHARCredential: MD

Location Address2950 PENNSYLVANIA AVEWeirton, WV 26062-3765

Mailing Address2950 Pennsylvania AveWeirton, WV 26062-3765 · (304) 723-2527 · Fax (304) 723-2543

Phone(304) 723-2527

Fax(304) 723-2543

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1970

Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2020

NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2020

✔ NPI 1235229246 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in WV · 12842✔ Licensed in OH · 35046027

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

2950 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Weirton, WV 26062

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Other Identifiers 6

Other000000130798OH · Anthem

Medicaid0465054OH

Other341348979001WV · Mountain State Blueshield

Medicaid0083523000WV

Other341348979-00WV · Wv Compensation

OtherC03610Health Assurance

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brijinder S Kochhar Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406825496

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040927001124, I20080227000494

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

510 services148 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

362 services136 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

217 services170 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

140 services97 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

137 services132 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

126 services83 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

49 services46 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727

This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.

46 services43 patients

Test for exercise-induced lung stress 94618

An exercise-induced lung stress test assesses how your lungs respond to physical activity. During the test, you'll exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike while your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored. This helps identify any abnormal lung responses to exercise.

35 services34 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

34 services34 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) 95811

A sleep study in a sleep lab with continuous airway pressure is a test for individuals aged 6 and above. It monitors your sleep patterns to check for disorders like sleep apnea. Continuous airway pressure helps keep your airways open while you sleep, improving your breathing.

24 services24 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 95810

A sleep study in a sleep lab is a non-invasive overnight test that monitors your body while you sleep. It helps doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues like sleep apnea or insomnia. You'll be connected to equipment that tracks your heart rate, brain waves, breathing, and movements.

22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West

Acute Care Hospitals · Steubenville, OH

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number360211

Location380 Summit AvenueSteubenville, OH 43952 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Weirton Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Weirton, WV

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number510023

Location601 Colliers WayWeirton, WV 26062 · Hancock County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 26062 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$124.46 typical visit price

range $53.20 – $164.59

Typical copayment $31.11 (range $13.30 – $41.14)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.81 typical visit price

range $16.47 – $133.29

Typical copayment $23.70 (range $4.11 – $33.32)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

52.28/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

72.85

Improvement Activities

Cost

55.1

Reported Quality Measures

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented

100%601 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%2,613 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%28 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

43%1,837 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

100%611 patients5/55-star benchmark: 95%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

100%188 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

44%1,458 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

0%837 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%

Sleep Apnea: Assessment of Sleep Symptoms

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea that includes documentation of an assessment of sleep symptoms, including presence or absence of snoring and daytime sleepiness

100%313 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 30

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers93 claims93 services$36.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers45 claims87 services$1.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable A7005

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers17 claims17 services$15.00 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers87 claims87 services$81.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers95 claims269 services$33.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers53 claims296 services$18.84 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers56 claims307 services$15.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers106 claims106 services$57.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers117 claims117 services$18.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers108 claims108 services$15.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

16 suppliers195 claims1,066 services$2.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers25 claims25 services$6.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers91 claims91 services$12.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

6 suppliers123 claims126 services$16.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers39 claims44 services$42.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

2 suppliers47 claims47 services$913.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers11 claims11 services$84.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$242.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers91 claims98 services$13.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers75 claims77 services$5.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric E0600

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$30.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers107 claims114 services$39.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

8 suppliers273 claims275 services$87.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers63 claims64 services$32.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms J7606

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers17 claims1,020 services$6.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

11 suppliers87 claims19,320 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

11 suppliers74 claims7,650 services$0.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

3 suppliers24 claims1,476 services$0.71 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.00 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

17 suppliers160 claims160 services$22.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BRIJINDER S. KOCHHAR, MD, PLLC

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

2950 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (304) 723-2527

BRIJINDER S KOCHHAR MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

2950 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (304) 723-2527

BRIJINDER S KOCHHAR MD
NPI 1235229246
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Weirton, WV

About Brijinder S Kochhar Md NPPES

NPPES Registry Identity

Specialties & Licenses

Other Identifiers 6

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare Enrollment Status

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West

Weirton Medical Center, Inc

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Reported Quality Measures

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 30

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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