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Active NPI 1669096251 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Sang Ko , MD

Emergency Medicine • Lubbock, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Ko, MD is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Lubbock, TX. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2020, Dr. Ko delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3601 4TH ST.

Dr. Ko is affiliated with Lubbock County Hospital District and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3601 4th St

Lubbock, TX 794300002

Telephone 8067431000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -8.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
65 Specialists

Practicing in Lubbock, TX (5048 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ko (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Lubbock Specialty Average (14.7 Years) 14.7 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
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
212 205 $622.00 $167.58
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
85 83 $34.00 $7.72
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
48 48 $427.00 $115.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-08-10
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License TX U1939

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lubbock County Hospital District

602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 794153364

Phone: 8067759700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 30, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2020

Registered at 3601 4TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 794300002 (Tel: 8067431000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 30, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 93300, LUBBOCK, TX 794933300 (Tel: 8065893190)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 30, 2020

Recorded as JAMES KO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 30, 2020

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 30, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669096251
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 30, 2020
Last Update: August 10, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 93300

Lubbock, TX 794933300

Phone: 8065893190

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

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.