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Active NPI 1841230976 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William T. Ko , MD

Dermatology • Phoenix, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Ko, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Phoenix, AZ. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Ko delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2224 W NORTHERN AVE STE D300.

Dr. Ko is affiliated with Center For Dermatology Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2224 W Northern Ave Ste D300

Phoenix, AZ 85021

Telephone 6022771449
Fax 6022779984
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Phoenix, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +11.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.8 Yrs
State Avg: 18.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
75 Specialists

Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (369 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ko (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Phoenix Specialty Average (20.8 Years) 20.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J7345 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg
16,000 70 $3.10 $1.67
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
4,467 532 $15.00 $6.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
1,068 623 $197.00 $88.24
17000 Destruction of skin growth
1,065 589 $151.00 $45.48
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
678 301 $113.00 $48.47
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
660 442 $227.00 $91.88
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
302 214 $1516.00 $566.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
201 154 $277.00 $124.54
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm
164 127 $1038.00 $229.76
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
155 119 $926.00 $398.27
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
140 129 $259.00 $107.31
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
105 84 $376.00 $162.07
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs
92 77 $942.00 $240.78
96574 Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth
75 66 $640.00 $267.67
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
60 49 $399.00 $142.84
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
60 52 $1428.00 $613.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
53 50 $124.00 $54.83
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
45 34 $18.00 $0.97
14040 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
43 42 $1670.00 $735.65
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm
42 35 $457.00 $180.61
69100 Biopsy of ear
39 37 $213.00 $53.25
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
37 32 $128.00 $34.56
17263 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
35 32 $431.00 $176.56
96405 Administration of chemotherapy into growth, 1-7
30 21 $189.00 $68.14
13101 Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm
27 27 $883.00 $291.20
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm
27 26 $421.00 $156.04
17273 Destruction of malignant growth (2.1 to 3.0 centimeters) of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals
23 20 $465.00 $198.87
J9260 Injection, methotrexate sodium, 50 mg
21 14 $15.00 $2.65
13122 Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less
20 17 $276.00 $121.88
17314 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
19 17 $889.00 $381.88
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
18 18 $1681.00 $745.17
11402 Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
17 15 $385.00 $127.55
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
15 15 $545.00 $142.31
13152 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm
13 13 $1090.00 $240.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License AZ 26333

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License AZ 26333

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207NS0135X

State License AZ 26333

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
686868 (AZ)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
AZ0873220 (AZ)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna
8009018002 (AZ)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna
007180050 (AZ)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
070015308 (AZ)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthnet
2Z2527 (AZ)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Center For Dermatology Pllc

4835 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 852544195

Phone: 6029963050

Secondary Practice Locations

2224 W Northern Ave Ste D300

Phoenix, AZ 85021

Phone: 6022771449

2121 W Indian School Rd

Phoenix, AZ 850154908

Phone: 6022771449

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners
Marlene Wright , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1215977467

Family Nurse Practitioner

Meghan Day

Physician Assistant

NPI 1285345140
Dr. Glenn Zellman , MD

Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology

NPI 1285611582

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Ebner , DO

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NPI 1295927788

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Aubrey Downey , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1639759525

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Karla Horton , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1710934823

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2018

Registered at 2224 W NORTHERN AVE STE D300, PHOENIX, AZ 85021 (Tel: 6022771449)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2018

Registered at 2224 W NORTHERN AVE STE D300, PHOENIX, AZ 850215099 (Tel: 6022771449)

NPI Profile Active December 12, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2013

Registered at 2121 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 850154908 (Tel: 6022771449)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2013

Registered at 2121 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 850154908 (Tel: 6022771449)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 12, 2013

Recorded as WILLIAM KO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2013

Dermatology (License #26333 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1841230976
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 07, 2006
Last Update: October 25, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2224 W Northern Ave Ste D300

Phoenix, AZ 850215099

Phone: 6022771449

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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