CHRISTIN H. KO M.D.
NPI 1215955018
Hospitalist in Duluth, GA

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
6325 W JOHNS XING, EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL - HOSPITAL MEDICINE DEPT, DULUTH, GA 30097(404) 778-6382(404) 778-5495 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christin H. Ko M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTIN H. KO M.D. (NPI 1215955018) is an individual hospitalist provider in Duluth, Georgia, licensed in Illinois (037257) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215955018
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTIN H. KOCredential: M.D.
Location Address6325 W JOHNS XING, EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL - HOSPITAL MEDICINE DEPTDuluth, GA 30097-1530
Mailing Address6325 W Johns Xing, Emory Johns Creek Hospital - Hospital Medicine DeptDuluth, GA 30097-1530 · (404) 778-6382 · Fax (404) 778-5495
Fax(404) 778-5495
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 2017
NPI 1215955018 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in IL · 037257
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
6325 W JOHNS XING, Duluth, GA 30097

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF68262GA

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

Christin H. Ko 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 ID3274725486
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150304001713
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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
436 services150 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
140 services77 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
59 services27 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
49 services49 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
19 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30097 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$44.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$7.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Emergency Medicine
6325 W JOHNS XING
DULUTH, GA 30097
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6325 W JOHNS XING
DULUTH, GA 30097
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6325 W JOHNS XING
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
Anesthesiology
6325 W JOHNS XING
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6325 W JOHNS XING
DULUTH, GA 30097
Physician Assistant
6325 W JOHNS XING
DULUTH, GA 30097
Internal Medicine
6325 W JOHNS XING, BUILDING 1000, SUITE 301
DULUTH, GA 30097
Emergency Medicine
6325 W JOHNS XING
DULUTH, GA 30097

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 Christin Ko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christin Ko is 1215955018. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Christin Ko located?

Christin Ko practices at 6325 W Johns Xing Emory Johns Creek Hospital - Hospital Medicine Dept, Duluth, GA 30097. The listed phone number is (404) 778-6382.

What is Christin Ko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Christin Ko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christin 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.

Is Christin Ko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christin Ko is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christin Ko was last updated on May 30, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.