DR. BENJAMIN SHAY CHEE KO M.D.
NPI 1619096583
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Benjamin Ko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Ko is 1619096583. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2007.

Q: What is Benjamin Ko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Ko was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since March 29, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.71/100

CMS Quality Rating

5841 S MARYLAND AVE, SUITE S506, MC 5100, CHICAGO, IL 60637(773) 834-9140(773) 705-5818 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Benjamin Shay Chee Ko M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN SHAY CHEE KO M.D. (NPI 1619096583) is an individual nephrology provider in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619096583

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN SHAY CHEE KOCredential: M.D.

Location Address5841 S MARYLAND AVE, SUITE S506, MC 5100Chicago, IL 60637-1447

Mailing Address5841 S Maryland Ave, Suite S506, Mc 5100Chicago, IL 60637-1447 · (773) 834-9140 · Fax (773) 705-5818

Phone(773) 834-9140

Fax(773) 705-5818

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2001

Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1619096583 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

5841 S MARYLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60637

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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

Dr. Benjamin Shay Chee 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 ID1951401686

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070711000214

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 7

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.

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.

101 services85 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.

76 services41 patients

Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 90945

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies the blood when your kidneys can't do their job. The procedure involves circulating your blood through a machine that removes waste products. An evaluation is done beforehand to assess your health and determine the best approach for your treatment.

67 services22 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

32 services31 patients

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.

32 services20 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.

28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140088

Location5841 South MarylandChicago, IL 60637 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Harvey, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number140191

Location1 Ingalls DriveHarvey, IL 60426 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60637 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

$138.86 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$105.70 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

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.

97.71/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

75.43

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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