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Dermatology

George W. Poche, MD

Works at hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. George W. Poche, MD is a dermatologist at 1401 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone: (225) 987-9000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George W. Poche had 67 Original Medicare patients and 175 services. NPI 1275521932. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 1401 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (225) 987‑9000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Fmol Health | Our Lady of the Lake
  • Group practice: Lsuhn Billing LLC
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 1972 (54 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George W. Poche, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does George W. Poche accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George W. Poche accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does George W. Poche see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 67 Original Medicare patients and 175 services for George W. Poche. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George W. Poche's NPI number?
1275521932. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for George W. Poche, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients67
Services billed to Medicare175
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients62

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)36 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)33 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)16 services
  4. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)12 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure69%
  • High cholesterol61%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Anxiety30%
  • Arthritis28%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where George W. Poche works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George W. Poche at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where George W. Poche is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George W. Poche as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lsuhn Billing LLC206 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Dermatology doctors in Louisiana →

Other dermatologists in Baton Rouge

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lsuhn Billing LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1972 (54 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275521932
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians