Lear Koch, M.D.
NPI 1487725891 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Scranton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lear Koch, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Scranton, PA (NPI 1487725891).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487725891
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD022688E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
378 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 114 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 53 | $158 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 39 | $1,050 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 35 | $164 |
| Follow-Up Inpatient Or Observation Ventilation Assistance and Management94003 | 28 | $61 |
| Interpretation and Report of Ultrasound of Heart93314 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$434 across 6 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lear Koch's NPI number?
- Lear Koch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487725891, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lear Koch's specialty?
- Lear Koch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lear Koch located?
- Lear Koch's practice location on file with NPPES is 720 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510-1609.
- What is Lear Koch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lear Koch is (570) 343-1115.
- Does Lear Koch accept Medicare?
- Lear Koch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lear Koch's NPI active?
- Yes — Lear Koch's NPI (1487725891) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.