Dr. Thomas Yawting Ko
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Cheverly, Maryland
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Thomas Yawting Ko Jr., MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Cheverly, Maryland. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1972, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Holy Cross Hospital, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Prince Georges Hospital Center, Washington Adventist Hospital, Doctors' Community Hospital. Dr. Thomas Yawting Ko also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Adventist Physician Services Inc., Capitol Cardiology Associates Pa, Iradj Sadeghian Md & Associates. Dr. Thomas Yawting Ko may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Thomas Yawting Ko at 3001 Hospital Dr to request Dr. Thomas Yawting Ko the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Thomas Yawting Ko Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3476654112 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 53 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Thomas Yawting Ko graduated from medical school in 1972.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1598744617
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
- NPI Deactivation Date: Friday, September 29, 2017
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, March 14, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Thomas Yawting Ko
Medical Licenses
Dr. Thomas Yawting Ko has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 53 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| D0022111 | Maryland |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| D0022111 | Maryland |
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
click for detail Interventional Cardiology An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
| D0022111 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Silver Spring, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Clinton, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Cheverly, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Takoma Park, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lanham, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Adventist Physician Services Inc.
| Adventist Physician Services Inc. | 47 |
- Capitol Cardiology Associates Pa
| Capitol Cardiology Associates Pa | 11 |
- Iradj Sadeghian Md & Associates
| Iradj Sadeghian Md & Associates | 5 |
Practice Locations
3001 Hospital Dr
Cheverly, MD 20785-1189
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
Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, March 14, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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