17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ko, Pulmonologist in Columbus, OH?
Where did Dr. Ko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Anesthesiology; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Ko board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Ko, DO is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Ko speak?
Dr. Ko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ko typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- CSA
- Brain-Related Sleep Apnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4731: Primary central sleep apnea
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep Disorder
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Sudden sleep attacks
- Type 2 narcolepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G47419: Narcolepsy without cataplexy
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ko typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Ko may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Ko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ko accept my insurance?
Dr. Ko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-3161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ko accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Ko in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ameraplan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Ko's office located?
Dr. Richard Ko's Primary Practice
5150 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43081
(843) 792-3161
What hospitals are Dr. Ko affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ko has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ko's NPI number?A 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 1710061742.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ko