George J Ko, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Renton, WA

George J Ko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Renton, Washington. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Retina Institute, Pllc and his current practice location is 4300 Talbot Rd S, Suite 300, Renton, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (425) 228-6262.

George J Ko is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60021230) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205890514.

Contact Information

George J Ko, MD
4300 Talbot Rd S, Suite 300,
Renton, WA 98055-6238
(425) 228-6262
(425) 228-6260

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge J Ko
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location4300 Talbot Rd S, Renton, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • George J Ko attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205890514
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092717181
  • Enrollment ID: I20080909000091

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George J Ko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205890514NPI-NPPES
MD60021230OtherWAWA LICENSE NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD60021230 (Washington)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist MD60021230 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Valley Medical CenterRenton, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Retina Institute, Pllc94363021223

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. George J Ko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Institute, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528303849
PECOS PAC ID: 9436302122
Enrollment ID: O20130108000006

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. George J Ko is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
George J Ko, MD
4300 Talbot Rd S, Suite 300,
Renton, WA 98055-6238

Ph: (425) 228-6262
George J Ko, MD
4300 Talbot Rd S, Suite 300,
Renton, WA 98055-6238

Ph: (425) 228-6262

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