Benjamin Kocher, DSC, PA-C
NPI 1235399759 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Jbsa Fort Sam Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Kocher, DSC, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Jbsa Fort Sam Houston, TX (NPI 1235399759).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235399759
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DSC, PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA15043 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$970 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center2200 Bergquist DriveJbsa-Lackland, TX 78236Phone: (210) 292-2418
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-10
- Last updated
- 2023-03-06
- Certified
- 2022-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Kocher's NPI number?
- Benjamin Kocher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235399759, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Kocher's specialty?
- Benjamin Kocher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Kocher located?
- Benjamin Kocher's practice location on file with NPPES is Brooke Army Medical Center, Jbsa Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
- What is Benjamin Kocher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Kocher is (210) 916-3844.
- Does Benjamin Kocher accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Kocher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Kocher's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Kocher's NPI (1235399759) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.