Gary Kocher, M.D.
NPI 1326028846 · Specialist · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Kocher, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1326028846).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326028846
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2013-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Kocher's NPI number?
- Gary Kocher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326028846, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Kocher's specialty?
- Gary Kocher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Gary Kocher located?
- Gary Kocher's practice location on file with NPPES is 1516 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201-3530.
- What is Gary Kocher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Kocher is (803) 254-8143.
- Does Gary Kocher accept Medicare?
- Gary Kocher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Kocher's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Kocher's NPI (1326028846) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.