16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ko, Neurologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Melissa Ko, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology. Dr. Ko graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), Active, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY, and NORTH AMERICAN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETY. Dr. Ko is fluent in English, 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 (317) 948-5450.
Where did Dr. Ko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Scheie Eye Institute, Neuro-ophthalmology
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Ko board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Ko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Ko speak?
Dr. Ko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ko treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Other Vision Problems
- Double Vision
- Unexplained Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment in One Eye
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Visual Disturbances
- Subjective Vision Issues
- Unclear Vision Problems
- Partial Blindness in One Eye
- Reduced Vision in One Eye
- Monocular Vision Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
- H532: Diplopia
- H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances
- H5462: Unqualified visual loss, left eye, normal vision right eye
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Atrophy
- Pseudopapilledema
- Other Optic Atrophy
- Optic Neuritis
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
- Pseudo-swollen optic disc
- Optic disc elevation
- Congenital optic disc anomaly
- Miscellaneous optic nerve wasting
- Unspecified optic nerve degeneration
- Different types of optic atrophy
- Inflammation of Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
- H47333: Pseudopapilledema of optic disc, bilateral
- H47293: Other optic atrophy, bilateral
- H468: Other optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Tunnel Vision in Both Eyes
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
- Bilateral generalized contraction of visual field
- Constricted visual field both eyes
- Narrowed vision in both eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
- H53483: Generalized contraction of visual field, bilateral
Also known as:
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Convergence disorder
- Eye teaming problem
- Near vision difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5111: Convergence insufficiency
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Loss
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual loss
- Undiagnosed vision problem
- Sudden vision loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H547: Unspecified visual loss
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Which procedures does Dr. Ko perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Ko may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (317) 948-5450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ko accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Ko in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Unified Group Services
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ko's office located?
Dr. Melissa Ko's Primary Practice
355 W 16th St Ste 3200
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 948-5450
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Neurology (AAN), Active
Member
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Member
NORTH AMERICAN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETY
Member
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 1548325707.
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. Melissa Ko's specialty?
Dr. Ko is a Neurologist near Indianapolis, IN.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Ko to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melissa Ko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ko is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist 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
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Is Melissa Ko accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Ko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Ko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (317) 948-5450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Ko?
Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (317) 948-5450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Ko have?
Dr. Melissa Ko is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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