Quick answers
- Does Joe K. Poku accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joe K. Poku 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 Joe K. Poku see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 345 Original Medicare patients and 664 services for Joe K. Poku. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joe K. Poku's NPI number?
- 1558789065. 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 Joe K. Poku, 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 | 345 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 664 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)135 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)99 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)68 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch (64450)58 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)52 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis73%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Depression22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joe K. Poku is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 19138 US Hwy 281 NSan Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 804‑5400
- 400 Concord Plaza Dr, Suite 300San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 804‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joe K. Poku as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group LLP142 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mayo Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558789065 |
| 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