DR. MICHAEL LOUIS POCHOP MD
NPI 1952348658
Anesthesiology in North Platte, NE
About Dr. Michael Louis Pochop Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MICHAEL LOUIS POCHOP MD (NPI 1952348658) is an individual anesthesiology provider in North Platte, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (23722) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, and is a graduate of Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota (2002).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 1
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
Dr. Michael Louis Pochop 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Michael Pochop reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
North Platte, NE 69101
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
- 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Yankton, SD 57078
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
- 227 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 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Yankton, SDOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
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 Michael Pochop's NPI number?
The NPI number for Michael Pochop is 1952348658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006. The provider is also known as Michael Knapp.
Where is Michael Pochop located?
Michael Pochop practices at 621 W Francis St, North Platte, NE 69101. The listed phone number is (308) 534-8800.
What is Michael Pochop's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Michael Pochop enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Michael Pochop 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 Michael Pochop's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Pochop reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: North Platte Surgery Center Anesthesia, LLC (North Platte, NE) and Sacred Heart Health Services (Yankton, SD). 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 Michael Pochop's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Michael Pochop accept?
Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. list Michael Pochop 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.
Is Michael Pochop affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Michael Pochop is affiliated with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Michael Pochop was last updated on February 23, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.
# Dr. Michael Louis Pochop, MD · NPI 1952348658
Anesthesiology physician in North Platte, Nebraska. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 1, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1952348658 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 1, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Anesthesiology · taxonomy 207L00000X
- **State license:** 23722 (Nebraska)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 621 W FRANCIS ST, North Platte, NE 69101-0608
- **Phone:** (308) 534-8800 · **Fax:** (308) 534-5469
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): North Platte Surgery Center Anesthesia, LLC (NPI 1780869222, North Platte, NE); Sacred Heart Health Services (NPI 1205105657, Yankton, SD) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota, class of 2002
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 23, 2017
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 100255862-00 (NE)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1952348658) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.