DR. TIEN C KO M.D.
NPI 1649379629
Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since September 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6410 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1400, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 325-7125(713) 512-2200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Tien C Ko M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TIEN C KO M.D. (NPI 1649379629) is an individual surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J4881) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649379629
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIEN C KOCredential: M.D.
Location Address6410 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1400Houston, TX 77030-3000
Mailing AddressPo Box 301173Dallas, TX 75303-1173 · (713) 500-3500
Fax(713) 512-2200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 2016
NPI 1649379629 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in TX · J4881
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.
6410 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

Other Identifiers 6

Other8S5276TX · Bcbs
Medicare UPINF74864TX
Medicaid125272803TX
Medicaid125272805TX
Medicare PIN83335NTX
Medicare PIN8J4314TX

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

Dr. Tien C 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 ID1355449166
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070601000260
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.

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

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.

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
6410 FANNIN ST, SUITE 927
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6410 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
6410 FANNIN ST, UTPB 732
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6410 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Family Medicine
6410 FANNIN ST, 250
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
6410 FANNIN ST, 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychologist
6410 FANNIN ST, 230
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Hepatology)
6410 FANNIN ST, 370
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Tien Ko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tien Ko is 1649379629. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006.

Where is Tien Ko located?

Tien Ko practices at 6410 Fannin St Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 325-7125.

What is Tien Ko's specialty?

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

Is Tien Ko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tien 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 Tien Ko accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Tien 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 Tien Ko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tien Ko is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tien Ko was last updated on August 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.