Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tak Ming Ko, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Palmer, AK

  • NPI 1003995713
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2480 S Woodworth Loop Ste 180
Palmer, AK 996457408
(907) 373-8281
fax (855) 212-0736
Mailing address
2480 S Woodworth Loop, Ste 180
Palmer, AK 996457408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alaska #6953
Medicaid
AK #1019943

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003995713. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
105
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$14,176
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 26 26 $142
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 23 $115
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 20 17 $70
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 12 12 $154
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 12 12 $178
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $213

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Palmer Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$68
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tela Bio, INC. 1 $35.68
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $16.14
Solventum Corporation 1 $15.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$68

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
32
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$650
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 32 0 $650

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tak Ming Ko's medical specialty?
Dr. Tak Ming Ko practices Surgery Physician in Palmer, AK.
Where does Dr. Tak Ming Ko practice?
Dr. Tak Ming Ko practices at 2480 S Woodworth Loop Ste 180, Palmer, AK 996457408. Office phone: 9073738281.
What is Dr. Tak Ming Ko's NPI?
Dr. Tak Ming Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003995713, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tak Ming Ko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tak Ming Ko accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tak Ming Ko commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.