Quick answers
- Does Joel G. Pohorence accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel G. Pohorence 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 Joel G. Pohorence see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 450 Original Medicare patients and 3,316 services for Joel G. Pohorence. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel G. Pohorence's NPI number?
- 1447801402. 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 Joel G. Pohorence, 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 patients | 450 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,316 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)953 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)852 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)432 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)326 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)223 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel G. Pohorence is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1908 Hwy 365Nederland, TX 77627 (409) 729‑1900
- 220 Strickland DrOrange, TX 77630 (409) 330‑4707
- 2480 Martin Luther King Jr DrOrange, TX 77630 (409) 291‑5532
- 655 S Main StLumberton, TX 77657 (409) 227‑4084
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel G. Pohorence as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orange County Urgent Care PLLC6 clinicians in the group
- Hardin County Urgent Care PLLC5 clinicians in the group
- Mid County Urgent Care, PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Nederland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nederland, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orange County Urgent Care PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447801402 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians