Christine Ko, M.D.
NPI 1174568455 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Ko, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1174568455).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174568455
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37928 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,447 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 486 | $123 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 294 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 145 | $125 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 124 | $10 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 123 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 381 | 108 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 285 | 69 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 239 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 209 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 188 | 51 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 116 | 30 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,724 across 88 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-19
- Last updated
- 2020-12-07
- Certified
- 2020-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Ko's NPI number?
- Christine Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174568455, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Ko's specialty?
- Christine Ko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christine Ko located?
- Christine Ko's practice location on file with NPPES is 3084 Lakecrest Cir, Lexington, KY 40513-1706.
- What is Christine Ko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Ko is (859) 219-6440.
- Does Christine Ko accept Medicare?
- Christine Ko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Ko's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Ko's NPI (1174568455) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.