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DR. MELVIN KU M.D.
NPI 1003174756
Emergency Medicine in New York, NY

Active since May 01, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.95/100
CMS Quality Rating
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10025(212) 523-3981 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 25, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Melvin Ku M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MELVIN KU M.D. (NPI 1003174756) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (279536) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003174756
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN KUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1111 AMSTERDAM AVENew York, NY 10025-1716
Mailing Address1111 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10025-1716 · (212) 523-3981
Phone(212) 523-3981
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMay 25, 2015
✔ NPI 1003174756 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 279536
Definition
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10025
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melvin Ku M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4587965249
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151222001941
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
43 services43 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jamaica, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330014
Location89th Avenue And Van Wyck ExpresswayJamaica, NY 11418 · Queens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10025 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

99.95/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.18
Promoting Interoperability79
Improvement Activities40
Cost92.82

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. TAKEHIRO KASAHARA D.M.D.
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3171
RAVI KATARI
Emergency Medicine
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-4000
YAMINI POTINI MD
Hospitalist
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-4000
HANNAH KITTRELL RD, CDN
Dietitian, Registered
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3618
DR. STANLEY CORTELL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, MINTURN ROOM 205
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3530
MR. EZEQUIEL JOSUE RODRIGUEZ RPA-C
Physician Assistant
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, ORTHO DEPT. CLARK 7
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-2650
MR. MICHAEL STEPHEN BALLETTA
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-5918
JAKOB NOWOTNY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-4000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melvin Ku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Ku is 1003174756. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2012.

Where is Melvin Ku located?

Melvin Ku practices at 1111 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025. The listed phone number is (212) 523-3981.

What is Melvin Ku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Melvin Ku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin Ku is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Melvin Ku affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melvin Ku is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Ku was last updated on May 25, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.