Byungsoo Ko, MD
NPI 1285945295 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Byungsoo Ko, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1285945295).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285945295
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020025851 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,871 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 315 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 171 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 169 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 138 | $74 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 108 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 351 | 155 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 242 | 89 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 186 | 63 |
| Furosemide | 150 | 55 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 128 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 81 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,321 across 24 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 100 Mercy Way Ste 320Joplin, MO 64804-4524Phone: (417) 781-5387Fax: (785) 261-7427
- 2608 Mcdonald RdTyler, TX 75701-5934Phone: (903) 595-5514Fax: (903) 262-3715
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-24
- Last updated
- 2025-05-08
- Certified
- 2025-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Byungsoo Ko's NPI number?
- Byungsoo Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285945295, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Byungsoo Ko's specialty?
- Byungsoo Ko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Byungsoo Ko located?
- Byungsoo Ko's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31904-7955.
- What is Byungsoo Ko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Byungsoo Ko is (706) 243-4500.
- Does Byungsoo Ko accept Medicare?
- Byungsoo Ko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Byungsoo Ko's NPI active?
- Yes — Byungsoo Ko's NPI (1285945295) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.