Nam Ku, M.D.
NPI 1790041713 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nam Ku, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1790041713).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790041713
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A130087 (CA)
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
14 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
7,181 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, Each Additional Marker88185 | 2,655 | $26 |
| Protein Measurement, Serum84165 | 816 | $19 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Serum (immunofixation)86334 | 636 | $19 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 456 | $53 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tissue, Manual, Each Additional Multiplex Stain Procedure88377 | 363 | $240 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 246 | $50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$212 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
- 2012-04-03
- Last updated
- 2020-10-19
- Certified
- 2020-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nam Ku's NPI number?
- Nam Ku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790041713, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nam Ku's specialty?
- Nam Ku is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nam Ku located?
- Nam Ku's practice location on file with NPPES is 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1445.
- What is Nam Ku's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nam Ku is (310) 825-7435.
- Does Nam Ku accept Medicare?
- Nam Ku is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nam Ku's NPI active?
- Yes — Nam Ku's NPI (1790041713) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.