ARA KO M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1982061230
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Los Angeles, CA

Active since January 18, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048(310) 423-8350(310) 423-8351 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 7, 2025, Apr 11, 2023, Oct 1, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ara Ko M.d., M.p.h. NPPES

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

ARA KO M.D., M.P.H. (NPI 1982061230) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A139859) and active in the NPI registry since January 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982061230
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameARA KOCredential: M.D., M.P.H.
Location Address8635 W 3RD ST STE 770WLos Angeles, CA 90048-6101
Mailing Address300 Pasteur Dr # H3680Stanford, CA 94305-2200 · (650) 725-1097
Fax(310) 423-8351
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 7, 2025
NPI 1982061230 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License Licensed in CA · A139859
Definition

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License A139859 (CA)
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1300 Pasteur Dr # H3680Stanford, CA 94305-2200 · Phone (650) 725-1097
Location 28700 Beverly Blvd, Suite 8215 NTWest Hollywood, CA 90048-1804 · Phone (310) 423-6444

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

Ara Ko M.d., M.p.h. 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 ID3476842055
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200716000562
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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
218 services89 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.
202 services102 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.
52 services40 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.
49 services41 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
45 services45 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.
11 services11 patients

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.

87.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.86
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.42

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Plastic Surgery
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Physician Assistant
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Nurse Practitioner
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Surgery
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Plastic Surgery
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Surgery
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Plastic Surgery
8635 W 3RD ST STE 770W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048

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 Ara Ko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ara Ko is 1982061230. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2016.

Where is Ara Ko located?

Ara Ko practices at 8635 W 3rd St Ste 770W, Los Angeles, CA 90048. The listed phone number is (310) 423-8350.

What is Ara Ko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Ara Ko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ara 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ara Ko was last updated on November 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.