Barbara Pockaj, M.D.
NPI 1982689402 · Surgery Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Barbara Pockaj, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1982689402).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982689402
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23449 (AZ)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
301 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 87 | $161 |
| Partial Removal of Breast19301 | 68 | $615 |
| Biopsy Or Removal of Deep Lymph Nodes of Underarm38525 | 33 | $212 |
| Imaging of Lymph Nodes During Surgery38900 | 33 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5452Phone: (480) 301-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2020-09-08
- Certified
- 2020-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barbara Pockaj's NPI number?
- Barbara Pockaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982689402, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Barbara Pockaj's specialty?
- Barbara Pockaj is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Barbara Pockaj located?
- Barbara Pockaj's practice location on file with NPPES is 5779 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054-4502.
- What is Barbara Pockaj's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Barbara Pockaj is (480) 301-8000.
- Does Barbara Pockaj accept Medicare?
- Barbara Pockaj is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Barbara Pockaj's NPI active?
- Yes — Barbara Pockaj's NPI (1982689402) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.