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PHILIP L KU M.D.
NPI 1376558775
Internal Medicine in Sun Lakes, AZ

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10440 E RIGGS RD, STE 160, SUN LAKES, AZ 85248(480) 895-7600(480) 895-7601 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Philip L Ku M.d. NPPES

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

PHILIP L KU M.D. (NPI 1376558775) is an individual internal medicine provider in Sun Lakes, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (28134) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376558775
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NamePHILIP L KUCredential: M.D.
Location Address10440 E RIGGS RD, STE 160Sun Lakes, AZ 85248-7751
Mailing Address10440 E Riggs Rd, Ste 160Sun Lakes, AZ 85248-7751 · (480) 895-7600 · Fax (480) 895-7601
Phone(480) 895-7600
Fax(480) 895-7601
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2008
✔ NPI 1376558775 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 28134
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

10440 E RIGGS RD, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH40846

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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

Philip L 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 ID1254390156
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041006001145
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 15

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.

Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
2,520 services24 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
622 services408 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
372 services372 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
353 services353 patients
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0442
An annual alcohol misuse screening is a 15-minute check-up to assess your drinking habits. It helps identify if you're consuming alcohol in a way that could harm your health. This is not a judgment, but a tool to promote your wellbeing.
256 services256 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
234 services168 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85248 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
99%1,072 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%4,385 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%2,700 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
1%425 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%58 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
9%878 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
65%1,723 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
60%1,368 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%878 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
51%878 patients3/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 15

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
15 suppliers31 claims107 services$6.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
10 suppliers14 claims28 services$1.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers16 claims16 services$76.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers16 claims42 services$28.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims11 services$43.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers17 claims17 services$13.74 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 10

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

AGAVE PODIATRY, LLC
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
10440 E RIGGS RD, SUITE 160
SUN LAKES, AZ 85248
Maricopa County (480) 895-7600
SUN LAKES FAMILY DENTISTRY,INC.
Dentist (General Practice)
10440 E RIGGS RD, SUITE206
SUN LAKES, AZ 85248
Maricopa County (480) 895-1604
ARIZONA ACTIVE AGING, LLC
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
10440 E RIGGS RD, SUITE 120
SUN LAKES, AZ 85248
Maricopa County (480) 361-2217
STEPHANIE STEWARD LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
10440 E RIGGS RD
SUN LAKES, AZ 85248
Maricopa County (480) 252-5152
SOUTHWEST INTERNAL MEDICINE & PAIN CENTER, PLLC
Internal Medicine
10440 E RIGGS RD, SUITE 160
SUN LAKES, AZ 85248
Maricopa County (480) 237-9353
ARIZONA SKIN AND LASER THERAPY INSTITUTE, LTD.
Dermatology
10440 E RIGGS RD, SUITE 209
SUN LAKES, AZ 85248
Maricopa County (480) 818-3314
SUN LAKES HEALTH CARE, PC
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
10440 E RIGGS RD, SUITE 170
SUN LAKES, AZ 85248
Maricopa County (480) 802-3433
SMI IMAGING, LLC
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
10440 E RIGGS RD, 120 & 110
SUN LAKES, AZ 85248
Maricopa County (480) 883-6860

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 Philip Ku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Philip Ku is 1376558775. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Philip Ku located?

Philip Ku practices at 10440 E Riggs Rd Ste 160, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The listed phone number is (480) 895-7600.

What is Philip Ku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Philip Ku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Philip 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.

What insurance does Philip Ku accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare list Philip Ku 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Philip Ku was last updated on July 24, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.