Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Dong Ko, M.D.
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Allentown, PA
- NPI 1629066329
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 12.5 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1146 S. Cedar Crest, 2Nd Floor
Allentown, PA 181037938
(610) 366-9000
fax (610) 366-9229
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 12, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2081P2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD418216
- Medicaid
- PA #3486216
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629066329. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,527
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$479,855
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 864 | 298 | $83 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 765 | 272 | $6 | |
80307 |
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | 570 | 277 | $61 | |
G0480 |
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms | 516 | 261 | $111 | |
Q9966 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 429 | 136 | $0 | |
64636 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | 138 | 113 | $297 | |
64635 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | 135 | 114 | $562 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 130 | 75 | $71 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 118 | 75 | $236 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 118 | 75 | $119 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 42× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,143
Transactions
86
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 38 | $654.86 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 43 | $377.85 | |
| Valinor Pharma, LLC | 1 | $24.14 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $23.69 | |
| Averitas Pharma Inc. | 1 | $22.34 | |
| SI-BONE, INC. | 1 | $21.29 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 1 | $19.16 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,919
Patients
1,281
Total drug cost
$101,733
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 1,045 | 256 | $22,614 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 528 | 145 | $10,729 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 506 | 122 | $11,228 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 461 | 133 | $9,262 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 424 | 102 | $10,204 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 356 | 106 | $9,632 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 348 | 74 | $8,774 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 194 | 61 | $2,289 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 174 | 48 | $1,490 |
| Morphine Sulfate | Generic | 173 | 39 | $4,798 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Dong Ko's medical specialty?
Dr. Dong Ko practices Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Allentown, PA.
Where does Dr. Dong Ko practice?
Dr. Dong Ko practices at 1146 S. Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA 181037938. Office phone: 6103669000.
What is Dr. Dong Ko's NPI?
Dr. Dong Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629066329, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dong Ko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dong Ko accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dong Ko commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.