Ara Ko, M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1982061230 · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ara Ko, M.D., M.P.H. is a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1982061230).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982061230
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Critical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., M.P.H.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A139859 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
577 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 218 | $218 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 202 | $82 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 52 | $51 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 49 | $123 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 45 | $135 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,955 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 300 Pasteur Dr # H3680Stanford, CA 94305-2200Phone: (650) 725-1097
- 8700 Beverly BlvdSuite 8215 NtWest Hollywood, CA 90048-1804Phone: (310) 423-6444
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-01-18
- Last updated
- 2025-11-07
- Certified
- 2025-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ara Ko's NPI number?
- Ara Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982061230, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ara Ko's specialty?
- Ara Ko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Critical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ara Ko located?
- Ara Ko's practice location on file with NPPES is 8635 W 3rd St Ste 770w, Los Angeles, CA 90048-6101.
- What is Ara Ko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ara Ko is (310) 423-8350.
- Does Ara Ko accept Medicare?
- Ara Ko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ara Ko's NPI active?
- Yes — Ara Ko's NPI (1982061230) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.