Benjamin Ko, M.D.
NPI 1619096583 · Nephrology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Ko, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1619096583).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619096583
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
351 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 | 101 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 76 | $130 |
| Dialysis Procedure Including 1 Evaluation90945 | 67 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 32 | $158 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 |
| Chlorthalidone | 15 |
| Lisinopril | 12 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 11 |
| Prednisone | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2007-03-29
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Ko's NPI number?
- Benjamin Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619096583, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Ko's specialty?
- Benjamin Ko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Ko located?
- Benjamin Ko's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1447.
- What is Benjamin Ko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Ko is (773) 834-9140.
- Does Benjamin Ko accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Ko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Ko's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Ko's NPI (1619096583) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.