BARIMA POKU MD
NPI 1750728143
Internal Medicine in Crossville, TN

Q: What is Barima Poku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barima Poku is 1750728143. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2013.

Q: What is Barima Poku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barima Poku was last updated on February 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.

Active since May 27, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

421 S MAIN ST, CROSSVILLE, TN 38555(931) 459-7033 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2026, Dec 29, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Barima Poku Md NPPES

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

BARIMA POKU MD (NPI 1750728143) is an individual internal medicine provider in Crossville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (54547) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tristar Summit Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750728143

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameBARIMA POKUCredential: MD

Location Address421 S MAIN STCrossville, TN 38555-5048

Mailing Address421 S Main StCrossville, TN 38555-5048 · (931) 459-7033

Phone(931) 459-7033

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateMay 27, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2026

✔ NPI 1750728143 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 54547

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

421 S MAIN ST, Crossville, TN 38555

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Barima 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 ID1456648880

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160928000857

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 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.

394 services192 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 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.

386 services192 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

256 services242 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 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.

115 services112 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Tristar Summit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hermitage, TN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number440150

Location5655 Frist BlvdHermitage, TN 37076 · Davidson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number440161

Location2300 Patterson StreetNashville, TN 37203 · Davidson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number440194

Location355 New Shackle Island RdHendersonville, TN 37075 · Sumner County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number440197

Location391 Wallace RdNashville, TN 37211 · Davidson County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38555 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%216 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 2

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

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

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$17.44 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

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$94.19 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 20

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

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