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DR. GARY A KOCHER M.D.
NPI 1326028846
Specialist in Columbia, SC

Active since January 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1516 GREGG ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201(803) 254-8143(803) 779-9782 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Gary A Kocher M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GARY A KOCHER M.D. (NPI 1326028846) is an individual specialist in Columbia, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326028846
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARY A KOCHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1516 GREGG STColumbia, SC 29201-3530
Mailing Address1516 Gregg StColumbia, SC 29201-3530 · (803) 254-8143 · Fax (803) 779-9782
Phone(803) 254-8143
Fax(803) 779-9782
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 2013
✔ NPI 1326028846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
1516 GREGG ST, Columbia, SC 29201
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Other Identifiers 4

Other570737477SC · Tax Id#
Medicare UPINB91607SC
Medicaid093437SC
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedB916070281SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gary A Kocher M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
18%60 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
37%60 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%91 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.
47%2,161 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
54%147 patients1/55-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SAWYER OPTICIANS
Eyewear Supplier
1516 GREGG ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 256-8080

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gary Kocher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Kocher is 1326028846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006.

Where is Gary Kocher located?

Gary Kocher practices at 1516 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201. The listed phone number is (803) 254-8143.

What is Gary Kocher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Gary Kocher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Kocher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Kocher was last updated on September 5, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.