JAMES SANG KO MD
NPI 1669096251
Emergency Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Active since May 30, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3601 4TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79430(806) 743-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2023, May 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About James Sang Ko Md NPPES

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

JAMES SANG KO MD (NPI 1669096251) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (U1939) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669096251
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES SANG KOCredential: MD
Location Address3601 4TH STLubbock, TX 79430-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 93300Lubbock, TX 79493-3300 · (806) 589-3190
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2023
NPI 1669096251 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in TX · U1939
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
3601 4TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79430

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

James Sang 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 ID9436573011
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230825001132
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
212 services205 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
85 services83 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
48 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450686
Location602 Indiana AvenueLubbock, TX 79415 · Lubbock County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79430 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

Speech-Language Pathologist
3601 4TH ST, STE. 2A300
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Anesthesiology
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3601 4TH ST, SUITE 1A115
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Internal Medicine
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430

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 James Ko's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ko is 1669096251. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2020.

Where is James Ko located?

James Ko practices at 3601 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79430. The listed phone number is (806) 743-1000.

What is James Ko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Ko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Ko accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list James 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 James Ko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Ko is affiliated with University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Ko was last updated on August 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.