Individual provider

Robert Koch, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician Medicare enrolled

Robert Koch, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Scranton, PA, registered under NPI 1972598597.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1800 MULBERRY ST, Scranton, PA 18510. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

1800 MULBERRY ST, Scranton, PA 18510 Open in Google Maps →

Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
MD454019 PA Hematology & Oncology Physician primary
MTL-2023-040 GU Hematology & Oncology Physician
ME41011 FL Hematology & Oncology Physician

Licences are recorded in 3 states: PA, GU, FL. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Hematology/oncology
PAC ID
4789640475

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Pennsylvania I20150325002161 Practitioner - Hematology/oncology
Guam I20240210000744 Practitioner - Hematology/oncology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Hematology/oncology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (PA, GU). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 3 states

This provider holds licences in 3 states: Florida, Guam and Pennsylvania. The practice address on file is in Scranton, PA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

FL Florida
Licence
ME41011
Specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Verify with the FL board →
GU Guam
Licence
MTL-2023-040
Specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
PA Pennsylvania practice address
Licence
MD454019
Specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Verify with the PA board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Hematology & Oncology covers

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RH0003X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207RH0003X Hematology & Oncology Physician Hematology & Oncology MD454019 PA primary
207RH0003X Hematology & Oncology Physician Hematology & Oncology MTL-2023-040 GU
207RH0003X Hematology & Oncology Physician Hematology & Oncology ME41011 FL

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1972598597 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateSep 20, 2005
Last updatedFeb 9, 2024
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 1800 MULBERRY ST
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 703-8000
Fax (570) 703-8002
Mailing address 800 WASHINGTON ST
Boston, MA 02111
Other identifiers 066706400 · Medicaid (FL)
This record was updated on Feb 9, 2024, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1972598597 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 7 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 9 7 2 5 9 8 5 9
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 9 5 2 1 9 7 5 9

Sum = 73 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1972598597?
NPI 1972598597 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Robert Koch, M.D. in Scranton, PA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Hematology & Oncology cover?
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of…
How do I contact Robert Koch, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (570) 703-8000, last updated Feb 9, 2024. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Robert Koch, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1972598597 a valid number?
Yes. 1972598597 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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