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Dr. Justin Ko, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ko, Anesthesiologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Justin Ko, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ko is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ko’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ko’s office at (414) 805-2715.

    What languages does Dr. Ko speak?

    Dr. Ko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ko typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ko diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ko. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ko typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ko performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ko. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Ko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-2715 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ko accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Ko in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Ascension Health

    • Children's Wisconsin

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Quartz Health Solutions

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ko's office located?

    Dr. Justin Ko's Primary Practice

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd Rm 4041

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-2715

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    Dr. Justin Ko's Practice 2

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    What is Dr. Ko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295551232.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ko?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ko

    What is Dr. Justin Ko's specialty?

    Dr. Ko is a Anesthesiologist near Milwaukee, WI.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Justin Ko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ko is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Justin Ko accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    No, Dr. Justin Ko is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Justin Ko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (414) 805-2715 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Justin Ko?

    Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (414) 805-2715 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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