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LEAR VON KOCH MD & ASSOCIATES
NPI 1457422768
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Scranton, PA

Active since November 10, 2006
720 MADISON AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510(570) 343-1115 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Lear Von Koch Md & Associates NPPES

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

LEAR VON KOCH MD & ASSOCIATES (NPI 1457422768) is a healthcare organization registered as a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) in Scranton, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Lear Von Koch, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457422768
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Legal Business NameLEAR VON KOCH MD & ASSOCIATES
Location Address720 MADISON AVEScranton, PA 18510-1609
Mailing Address720 Madison AveScranton, PA 18510-1609 · (570) 343-1115
Phone(570) 343-1115
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLear Von KochPresident · (570) 343-1115
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1457422768 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
720 MADISON AVE, Scranton, PA 18510
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0008913210002PA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lear Von Koch Md & Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Lear Von Koch MD & Associates, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Lear Koch, M.D.
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1487725891
720 MADISON AVE
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 343-1115
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Lear Von Koch MD & Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lear Von Koch MD & Associates is 1457422768. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2006.

Where is Lear Von Koch MD & Associates located?

Lear Von Koch MD & Associates is located at 720 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510. The listed phone number is (570) 343-1115.

What is Lear Von Koch MD & Associates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Lear Von Koch MD & Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lear Von Koch MD & Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lear Von Koch MD & Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Cardiac Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Lear Von Koch MD & Associates. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Lear Von Koch MD & Associates accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Lear Von Koch MD & Associates as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lear Von Koch MD & Associates was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.