Dr. Thomas Jacob Koch

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Thomas Jacob Koch, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital, St Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. Dr. Thomas Jacob Koch also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sacred Heart Healthcare System, Specialty Physician Associates, Llc. Dr. Thomas Jacob Koch accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Thomas Jacob Koch at 217 Franklin Ave to request Dr. Thomas Jacob Koch the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 217 Franklin Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071-1521


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Thomas Jacob Koch
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5890735948
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Otolaryngology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Thomas Jacob Koch attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871570127
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 3, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Thomas Jacob Koch

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas Jacob Koch has been primarily specialized in Specialist for over 42 years of experience.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
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    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Sacred Heart Healthcare System
  • Specialty Physician Associates, Llc


Practice Locations

217 Franklin Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071-1521
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 3, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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