MRS. BARBARA E KOCHER C.R.N.P
NPI 1326034091
Nurse Practitioner in Lehighton, PA

Active since September 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
575 S 9TH ST STE 7, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235(570) 645-1000(570) 645-1001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Mrs. Barbara E Kocher C.r.n.p NPPES

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

MRS. BARBARA E KOCHER C.R.N.P (NPI 1326034091) is an individual nurse practitioner in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (TP004693C) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lehighton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326034091
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. BARBARA E KOCHERCredential: C.R.N.P
Location Address575 S 9TH ST STE 7Lehighton, PA 18235-2517
Mailing Address801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000 · (484) 526-4000 · Fax (484) 526-6500
Fax(570) 645-1001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 2018
NPI 1326034091 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in PA · TP004693C
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
575 S 9TH ST STE 7, Lehighton, PA 18235

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1172 kocherLehighton, PA 18235-9623 · Phone (610) 377-5218 · Fax (610) 379-0284

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

Mrs. Barbara E Kocher C.r.n.p 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 ID2062452519
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050504000927
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 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.
448 services206 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 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.
102 services82 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390049
Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coaldale, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390183
Location360 W Ruddle StreetCoaldale, PA 18218 · Schuylkill County
Emergency services

St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Stroudsburg, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390330
Location100 St Luke's LaneStroudsburg, PA 18360 · Monroe County
Emergency services

St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Lehighton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390335
Location500 St Luke's DriveLehighton, PA 18235 · Carbon County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18235 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

95.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Physician Assistant
575 S 9TH ST STE 7
LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
Nurse Practitioner
575 S 9TH ST STE 7
LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
575 S 9TH ST STE 7
LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
Nurse Practitioner
575 S 9TH ST STE 7
LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
Nurse Practitioner
575 S 9TH ST STE 7
LEHIGHTON, PA 18235

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 Barbara Kocher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Kocher is 1326034091. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2005.

Where is Barbara Kocher located?

Barbara Kocher practices at 575 S 9th St Ste 7, Lehighton, PA 18235. The listed phone number is (570) 645-1000.

What is Barbara Kocher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Barbara Kocher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barbara Kocher is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Barbara Kocher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Barbara Kocher is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus and St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Kocher was last updated on April 25, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.