Wei-Che Ko, MD
NPI 1821523606 · Dermatology Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wei-Che Ko, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1821523606).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821523606
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 287348 (MA)
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
9 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
1,840 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Skin Patch95044 | 1,796 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 44 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $5–$128 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$131 across 1 record (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
- 2017-04-28
- Last updated
- 2021-08-05
- Certified
- 2021-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wei-Che Ko's NPI number?
- Wei-Che Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821523606, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wei-Che Ko's specialty?
- Wei-Che Ko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wei-Che Ko located?
- Wei-Che Ko's practice location on file with NPPES is 281 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605-2138.
- What is Wei-Che Ko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wei-Che Ko is (508) 334-5979.
- Does Wei-Che Ko accept Medicare?
- Wei-Che Ko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wei-Che Ko's NPI active?
- Yes — Wei-Che Ko's NPI (1821523606) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.