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Dr. Edward Ko, MD

Dr. Edward Ko, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ko, Internist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Edward Ko, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ko graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ko is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ko’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ko’s office at (415) 956-9823.

    Where did Dr. Ko go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cedars Sinai Med Center | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Ko board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Ko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ko speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ko treat?

    As a Internist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Nasopharyngitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic inflammation of nose and throat
    • Persistent nasopharyngeal inflammation
    • Long-term nose and throat inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J311: Chronic nasopharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Which procedures does Dr. Ko perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edward Ko may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ko's office.

    Does Dr. Ko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 956-9823 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ko accept in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Care N' Care

    • Centene

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • The Health Care Group

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ko's office located?

    Dr. Edward Ko's Primary Practice

    818 Jackson St

    San Francisco, CA 94133

    (415) 956-9823

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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 1841364841.

    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. Edward Ko's specialty?

    Dr. Ko is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Ko to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Ko is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Chinese Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Edward Ko accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Ko is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Ko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (415) 956-9823 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Ko?

    Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (415) 956-9823 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Ko have?

    Dr. Edward Ko is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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