Dong Ko, M.D.
NPI 1629066329 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Allentown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dong Ko, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Allentown, PA (NPI 1629066329).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629066329
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD418216 (PA)
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
2,593 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 720 | $79 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0480 | 439 | $110 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 274 | $60 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Single Facet Joint64635 | 124 | $513 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Facet Joint64636 | 124 | $275 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,078 | 288 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 525 | 136 |
| Gabapentin | 446 | 150 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 415 | 147 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 405 | 115 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 355 | 95 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,143 across 86 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
- 2005-10-07
- Last updated
- 2019-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dong Ko's NPI number?
- Dong Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629066329, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dong Ko's specialty?
- Dong Ko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dong Ko located?
- Dong Ko's practice location on file with NPPES is 1146 S. Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA 18103-7938.
- What is Dong Ko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dong Ko is (610) 366-9000.
- Does Dong Ko accept Medicare?
- Dong Ko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dong Ko's NPI active?
- Yes — Dong Ko's NPI (1629066329) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.