Brian Koch
NPI 1972998417 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Glen Ridge, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Koch is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Glen Ridge, NJ (NPI 1972998417).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972998417
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
462 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 303 | $195 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 159 | $134 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $134–$195 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 82 | 82 |
| Prednisone | 75 | 71 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 49 | 48 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 23 | 23 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 19 | 18 |
| Naproxen | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2015-04-01
- Last updated
- 2022-09-20
- Certified
- 2022-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Koch's NPI number?
- Brian Koch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972998417, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Koch's specialty?
- Brian Koch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Koch located?
- Brian Koch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Bay St, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1505.
- What is Brian Koch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Koch is (925) 595-1994.
- Does Brian Koch accept Medicare?
- Brian Koch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Koch's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Koch's NPI (1972998417) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.