Joseph Ku, MD
NPI 1649393760 · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ku, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1649393760).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649393760
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A77679 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 21 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 14 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 16 | 14 |
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.
$563 across 11 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
- 2007-04-06
- Last updated
- 2020-02-21
- Certified
- 2020-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ku's NPI number?
- Joseph Ku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649393760, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ku's specialty?
- Joseph Ku is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Ku located?
- Joseph Ku's practice location on file with NPPES is 4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 170, Riverside, CA 92505-3390.
- What is Joseph Ku's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ku is (951) 509-9204.
- Does Joseph Ku accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ku is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ku's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ku's NPI (1649393760) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.