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DR. MICHAEL LOUIS POCHOP MD
NPI 1952348658
Anesthesiology in North Platte, NE

Active since June 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
621 W FRANCIS ST, NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101(308) 534-8800(308) 534-5469 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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

NPI1952348658
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL LOUIS POCHOPCredential: MD
Location Address621 W FRANCIS STNorth Platte, NE 69101-0608
Mailing Address621 W Francis StNorth Platte, NE 69101-0608 · (308) 534-8800 · Fax (308) 534-5469
Phone(308) 534-8800
Fax(308) 534-5469
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South DakotaGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2017
✔ NPI 1952348658 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NE · 23722
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.
621 W FRANCIS ST, North Platte, NE 69101
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Michael Knapp

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100255862-00NE

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and more.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

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.

PECOS PAC ID446254882
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120524000656
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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 01630
Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.
12 services12 patients

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, SD
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430012
Location501 Summit StYankton, SD 57078 · Yankton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MRS. ROBIN KNAPP COMPTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
621 W FRANCIS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
Lincoln County (308) 534-8800
NORTH PLATTE SURGERY CENTER LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
621 W FRANCIS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
Lincoln County (308) 534-8800
NORTH PLATTE SURGERY CENTER ANESTHESIA, LLC
Anesthesiology
621 W FRANCIS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
Lincoln County (308) 534-8800
LINDSEY M NORMAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
621 W FRANCIS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
Lincoln County (308) 534-8800
JEFF E HOLLISTER MD
Anesthesiology
621 W FRANCIS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
Lincoln County (308) 534-8800

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.

What insurance does Michael Pochop accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company 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.