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JOSEPH KWASI POKU MD
NPI 1558789065
Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Active since April 01, 2014PECOS Enrolled
72.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216(210) 804-5400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 5, 2026, Aug 28, 2026, Mar 1, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Joseph Kwasi Poku Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH KWASI POKU MD (NPI 1558789065) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (R6461) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Mayo Medical School (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558789065
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH KWASI POKUCredential: MD
Location Address400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300San Antonio, TX 78216-6991
Mailing Address400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300San Antonio, TX 78216-6991 · (210) 804-5400
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMayo Medical SchoolGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 5, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1558789065 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R6461
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300, San Antonio, TX 78216

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Joe Kwasi Poku

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Kwasi Poku 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 ID7719270057
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181005000189
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 Billing Reassignments

11

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Poku reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopaedic Surgery
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR, STE 300
San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 163 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
18518 HARDY OAK BLVD STE 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 226 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
19802 MESSINA
San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4310 JAMES CASEY ST STE 4B
Austin, TX 78745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 175 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8140 N MOPAC EXPY STE 3-210
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 840 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1015 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 1200
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 710 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3625 N HALL ST STE 800
Dallas, TX 75219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 221 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
15305 DALLAS PKWY STE 900
Addison, TX 75001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 513 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
17480 DALLAS PKWY, SUITE 125
Dallas, TX 75287
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6200 W PARKER RD
Plano, TX 75093
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
135 services134 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
99 services99 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
68 services66 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
58 services56 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
52 services51 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830
Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).
46 services45 patients

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.

72.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.73
Promoting Interoperability90
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.22

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Anesthesiologist Assistant
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Physician Assistant
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Orthopaedic Surgery
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Physician Assistant
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216

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 Joseph Poku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Poku is 1558789065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2014. The provider is also known as Joe Kwasi Poku.

Where is Joseph Poku located?

Joseph Poku practices at 400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78216. The listed phone number is (210) 804-5400.

What is Joseph Poku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Poku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Poku 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Poku's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Poku reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, LLP (San Antonio, TX), Tejas Anesthesia PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Lone Star Anesthesia Partners PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Austin Gastroenterology Anesthesia Associates PLLC (Austin, TX), Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC (Austin, TX) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Joseph Poku's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Poku accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Joseph Poku 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 Joseph Poku was last updated on November 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 days 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.