Christine Ku, D.O.
NPI 1679974984 · Surgery Physician · Blue Springs, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Ku, D.O. is a Surgery Physician provider in Blue Springs, MO (NPI 1679974984).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679974984
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2014022500 (MO)
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
11 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
1,277 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 304 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 211 | $82 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 132 | $80 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 110 | $100 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 101 | $44 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 126 | 110 |
| Ketoconazole | 82 | 40 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 38 | 17 |
| Hydrocortisone | 34 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 31 | 22 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 30 | 26 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 24 | 17 |
| Fluorouracil | 15 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,989 across 161 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
- 2014-09-07
- Last updated
- 2014-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Ku's NPI number?
- Christine Ku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679974984, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Ku's specialty?
- Christine Ku is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christine Ku located?
- Christine Ku's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Nw R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014-2513.
- What is Christine Ku's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Ku is (816) 655-5426.
- Does Christine Ku accept Medicare?
- Christine Ku is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Ku's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Ku's NPI (1679974984) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.