Physician Profile
Joseph W. Poku, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Poku
Based in Macon, GA, Joseph W. Poku, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Joseph graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 2,515 services to 1,910 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (478) 755-1560
- Email not available
Practice Locations
639 HEMLOCK ST SUITE 100
Macon, GA 31201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Abnormal heart rhythms
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Premature atrial contractions
Autonomic disorders
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Conduction disorders
- Bundle Branch Block
- Heart block
- Junctional Rhythm
- Tachy-Brady Syndrome
Dangerous heart rhythms
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
Device complications
- Pacemaker Infection
Device issues
- Frequent Defibrillator Shocks
- Pacemaker Syndrome
Fainting & reflex disorders
- Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Genetic heart conditions
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Long QT syndrome
Heart failure and muscle
- Weak Heart Muscle
Heart muscle conditions
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Heart rhythm disorders
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Inherited rhythm disorders
- Short QT Syndrome
Structural heart conditions
- Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse
Symptoms
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Advanced therapies
- Stereotactic Cardiac Radioablation (STAR)
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Cryoablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Device care
- Pacemaker Check
- Remote Device Monitoring
Device management
- Pacemaker or Defibrillator Reprogramming
Device placement
- Extravascular Defibrillator Placement (EV-ICD)
Device procedures
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy device placement
- Conduction System Pacing
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous Defibrillator Placement
Diagnostic imaging
- Cardiac MRI for Heart Scarring
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
Diagnostic monitoring
- 24-Hour Holter Monitor
- Exercise Stress Test for Arrhythmia
Diagnostic testing
- Brugada Drug Challenge Test
- Carotid Sinus Massage
Diagnostic tests
- 30-Day Cardiac Event Monitor
- Electrophysiology study
- Genetic Arrhythmia Testing
- Heart monitor
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Tilt Table Test
- Wearable Heart Patch Monitor
External devices
- LifeVest Fitting
Heart rhythm treatments
- AED Shock or Defibrillation
Medication management
- Heart Rhythm Medication Management
Minor device procedures
- Loop Recorder Removal
Rhythm restoration
- Electrical cardioversion
Stroke prevention
- Left atrial appendage closure
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,515 services · 1,910 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system | Procedure | 33249 |
25 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator | Procedure | 33225 |
19 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Procedure | 33208 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
448 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
256 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system | Treatment | 93290 |
205 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
117 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | Treatment | 93284 |
115 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system | Treatment | 93283 |
61 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system | Treatment | 93291 |
55 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialists in Macon 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of implantable defibrillator system 6
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joseph W. Poku specialize in?
Joseph W. Poku is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Macon, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Joseph W. Poku located?
Joseph W. Poku is listed at 639 Hemlock St Suite 100, Macon, GA 31201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph W. Poku's phone number?
The number on file is (478) 755-1560. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joseph W. Poku?
Joseph W. Poku's National Provider Identifier is 1902980527. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Joseph W. Poku train?
Joseph W. Poku attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joseph W. Poku have?
Joseph W. Poku has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joseph W. Poku do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph W. Poku performs procedures including insertion of implantable defibrillator system, insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator and insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and programming of dual lead pacemaker system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joseph W. Poku's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph W. Poku. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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