TAK MING KO MD
NPI 1003995713
Surgery in Palmer, AK

Active since November 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2480 S WOODWORTH LOOP STE 180, PALMER, AK 99645(907) 373-8281(855) 212-0736 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Dec 26, 2018, Dec 13, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Tak Ming Ko Md NPPES

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

TAK MING KO MD (NPI 1003995713) is an individual surgery provider in Palmer, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (6953) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uintah Basin Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003995713
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameTAK MING KOCredential: MD
Location Address2480 S WOODWORTH LOOP STE 180Palmer, AK 99645-7408
Mailing Address2480 S Woodworth Loop, Ste 180Palmer, AK 99645-7408 · (907) 373-8281 · Fax (855) 212-0736
Fax(855) 212-0736
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1003995713 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in AK · 6953
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
2480 S WOODWORTH LOOP STE 180, Palmer, AK 99645

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1019943AK

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tak Ming Ko Md 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 ID5496780413
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240411001259
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Uintah Basin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Roosevelt, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number460019
Location250 West 300 NorthRoosevelt, UT 84066 · Duchesne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99645 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
$111.57 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Surgery
2480 S WOODWORTH LOOP STE 180
PALMER, AK 99645

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 Tak Ming Ko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tak Ming Ko is 1003995713. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2006.

Where is Tak Ming Ko located?

Tak Ming Ko practices at 2480 S Woodworth Loop Ste 180, Palmer, AK 99645. The listed phone number is (907) 373-8281.

What is Tak Ming Ko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Tak Ming Ko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tak Ming Ko 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.

What insurance does Tak Ming Ko accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and University of Utah Health Plans list Tak Ming Ko as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Tak Ming Ko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tak Ming Ko is affiliated with Uintah Basin Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tak Ming Ko was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.