Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

David G. Koch

MD · Gastroenterology · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
489 STATE ST
Bangor, ME 04401
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 25+ Years Practicing
379
Medicare Patients / yr
12
Procedures Billed
25
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Koch

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Maine, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Koch is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 04401, ME — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (207) 973-7000 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Koch Does

Dr. Koch served 379 Medicare patients across 470 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Gastroenterology in Maine (412 patients across 59 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)125115
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)8370
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)6825
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)4527
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)2727

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Koch billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Koch is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Beaufort, SC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Columbia, SC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Musc Medical Center

Charleston, SC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Self Regional Healthcare

Greenwood, SC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Koch practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Koch offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 489 STATE ST, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 973-7000

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

23 min

Average commute time in this zip · 84% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

86.2883

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 04401, ME

If Dr. Koch isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 04401, ME:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Pearl Princess D. UyGastroenterology370<1 mi
Mira R. OlsonGastroenterology111.8 mi
Jean M. LarsonGastroenterology2411.8 mi
Joseph P. GallagherGastroenterology2621.8 mi
Theodore JamesGastroenterology2181.8 mi
Mark R. LenaGastroenterology2361.8 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Koch takes three steps:

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David G. Koch: Common Questions

Does Dr. Koch accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Koch is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Koch depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 04401, ME →
Where is Dr. Koch's office?
Dr. Koch practices at 489 STATE ST, Bangor, ME 04401. Phone: (207) 973-7000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Koch accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (207) 973-7000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 04401, ME to see available options.
Does Dr. Koch offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Koch is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Koch?
Dr. Koch graduated in 2001 and has been practicing for approximately 25 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Koch treated 379 Medicare patients across 12 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Koch is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (207) 973-7000 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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