Dr. Richard J Ko

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Richard J Ko, DO, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Dublin Methodist Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital. Dr. Richard J Ko accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (843) 792-3161 to request Dr. Richard J Ko the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 96 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29425-8900

Phone 1: (843) 792-3161

Fax: (843) 792-0732


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Richard J Ko
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3173647427
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)

Experience

  • Over 22 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Richard J Ko graduated from medical school in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1710061742
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Richard J Ko

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Richard J Ko has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 22 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

96 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29425-8900
Phone: (843) 792-3161
Fax: (843) 792-0732
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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