Joe Poku
NPI 1558789065 · Anesthesiology Physician · Rochester, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joe Poku is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Rochester, NY (NPI 1558789065).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558789065
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R6461 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
577 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 135 | $66 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 99 | $63 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 68 | $59 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 58 | $21 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 52 | $29 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Forearm, Wrist, Or Hand Bones01830 | 46 | $89 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 19138 US Highway 281 N Ste 300San Antonio, TX 78258-4988Phone: (210) 804-5400Fax: (210) 678-4142
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-01
- Last updated
- 2025-08-26
- Certified
- 2025-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joe Poku's NPI number?
- Joe Poku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558789065, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joe Poku's specialty?
- Joe Poku is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joe Poku located?
- Joe Poku's practice location on file with NPPES is Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY 14642-0001.
- What is Joe Poku's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joe Poku is (585) 275-8762.
- Does Joe Poku accept Medicare?
- Joe Poku is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joe Poku's NPI active?
- Yes — Joe Poku's NPI (1558789065) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.