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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ko, Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ara Ko, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ko is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ko’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ko’s office at (650) 725-1097.
What languages does Dr. Ko speak?
Dr. Ko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Ko treat?
As a Surgeon, 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:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- Multiple Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
- Many injuries
- Several injuries
- Polytrauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
- T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Cholecystitis
- Inflamed gallbladder
- Gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Which procedures does Dr. Ko perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Ara Ko may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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 (650) 725-1097 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ko accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ko in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
GlobalHealth
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ko's office located?
Dr. Ara Ko's Primary Practice
3701 Wilshire Blvd Ste 600
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(650) 725-1097
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 1982061230.
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. Ara Ko's specialty?
Dr. Ko is a Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Ko to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ara Ko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ko is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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 Ara Ko accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ara Ko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ara Ko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (650) 725-1097 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ara Ko?
Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (650) 725-1097 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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