Richard Ko, M.D.
NPI 1649219650 · Anesthesiology Physician · Rockville, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ko, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Rockville, MD (NPI 1649219650).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649219650
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- D44813 (MD)
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
136 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 51 | $155 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 29 | $141 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 20 | $180 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 13 | $134 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 12 | $201 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 11 | $61 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 2 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
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ko's NPI number?
- Richard Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649219650, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ko's specialty?
- Richard Ko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Ko located?
- Richard Ko's practice location on file with NPPES is 14820 Physicians Ln, Rockville, MD 20850-3945.
- What is Richard Ko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ko is (301) 838-9606.
- Does Richard Ko accept Medicare?
- Richard Ko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ko's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ko's NPI (1649219650) 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.