Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christine Pocha, MD
Transplant Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Hepatology Physician · Sioux Falls, SD
- NPI 1043228745
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1315 S Cliff Ave, Plaza 3
Sioux Falls, SD 571051058
(605) 322-8535
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 21, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 204F00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Dakota #10020
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043228745. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
258
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$22,569
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 85 | 64 | $93 | |
91200 |
Measurement of liver stiffness | 26 | 26 | $10 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 26 | 12 | $75 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 16 | $58 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 21 | 20 | $137 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 21 | 11 | $47 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 19 | 19 | $172 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 15 | 15 | $124 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 13 | 13 | $63 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 11 | 11 | $127 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$30,677
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 29 | $21,323.93 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 11 | $7,410.67 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 7 | $1,942.78 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
208
Patients
18
Total drug cost
$99,038
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursodiol | Generic | 75 | 18 | $15,183 |
| Lactulose | Generic | 33 | 0 | $608 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | Generic | 21 | 0 | $963 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 21 | 0 | $564 |
| Xifaxan (Rifaximin) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $74,045 |
| Constulose (Lactulose) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $738 |
| Tacrolimus | Generic | 12 | 0 | $1,481 |
| Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $5,457 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christine Pocha's medical specialty?
Dr. Christine Pocha practices Transplant Surgery Physician in Sioux Falls, SD.
Where does Dr. Christine Pocha practice?
Dr. Christine Pocha practices at 1315 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 571051058. Office phone: 6053228535.
What is Dr. Christine Pocha's NPI?
Dr. Christine Pocha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043228745, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christine Pocha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christine Pocha accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christine Pocha commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Measurement of liver stiffness (HCPCS 91200); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.