Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ara Ko, M.D., M.P.H.
Surgical Critical Care Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1982061230
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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8635 W 3Rd St Ste 770W
Los Angeles, CA 900486101
(310) 423-8350
fax (310) 423-8351 - Additional location
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300 Pasteur Dr # H3680
Stanford, CA 943052200
(650) 725-1097 - Additional location
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8700 Beverly Blvd, Suite 8215 Nt
West Hollywood, CA 900481804
(310) 423-6444 - Mailing address
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300 Pasteur Dr # H3680
Stanford, CA 943052200
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 7, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2086S0102X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A139859
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982061230. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
632
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$95,641
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 279 | 91 | $227 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 250 | 121 | $86 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 34 | 34 | $140 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 30 | 25 | $53 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 25 | 14 | $131 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 14 | 14 | $93 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in Los Angeles Surgical Critical Care Physician, average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$4,955
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 14 | $4,845.41 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $68.63 | |
| Davol INC. | 1 | $41.13 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ara Ko's medical specialty?
Dr. Ara Ko practices Surgical Critical Care Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Ara Ko practice?
Dr. Ara Ko practices at 8635 W 3Rd St Ste 770W, Los Angeles, CA 900486101. Office phone: 3104238350.
What is Dr. Ara Ko's NPI?
Dr. Ara Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982061230, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ara Ko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ara Ko accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ara Ko commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.