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Dr. Christopher Ko, MD

Richmond, VA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

    Who is Dr. Ko, Internist in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Christopher Ko, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ko is fluent in English, Sign Languages, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ko’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ko’s office at (415) 231-5333.

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

      Is Dr. Ko board certified in Internist?

      Yes, Dr. Christopher 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:

      • English

      • Sign Languages

      • Spanish

      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:

      • General Disorder Screening
      • Health Screening
      • General Health Check
      • Disease Screening
      • Medical Disorder Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

      Also known as:

      • Obesity
      • Severe Obesity
      • Body Weight
      • High Body Mass Index
      • Excess Body Fat
      • Weight Management Issues
      • Morbid Obesity
      • Extreme Obesity

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z6832: Body mass index [BMI] 32.0-32.9, adult
      • Z6834: Body mass index [BMI] 34.0-34.9, adult
      • Z6833: Body mass index [BMI] 33.0-33.9, adult
      • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
      • Other High Cholesterol
      • Cholesterol
      • Triglycerides
      • Mixed hyperlipidemia
      • Combined hyperlipidemia
      • High lipids
      • Other hyperlipidemia
      • Other high lipids
      • Dyslipidemia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
      • E7849: Other hyperlipidemia

      Also known as:

      • Other Acute Sinus Infection
      • Sinusitis
      • Other acute sinusitis
      • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
      • Different types of acute sinus infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

      Also known as:

      • Unexplained Weight Gain
      • Sudden weight gain
      • Rapid weight increase
      • Abnormal increase in weight

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R635: Abnormal weight gain

      Also known as:

      • Prediabetes
      • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
      • Borderline diabetes
      • Insulin resistance
      • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R7303: Prediabetes

      Also known as:

      • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
      • Sore Throat
      • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
      • Bacterial sore throat
      • Infectious pharyngitis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

      Also known as:

      • Acute Cough
      • Cough
      • Sudden cough
      • Short-term cough
      • New cough

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R051: Acute cough

      Also known as:

      • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
      • Anxiety
      • GAD
      • Chronic Worry
      • Excessive Worry Disorder

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

      Which procedures does Dr. Ko perform as a Internist?

      As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher 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) 231-5333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Ko accept in Richmond, VA?

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

      Top Insurances

      • Blue Shield of California

      • Delta Health Systems

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Other TPA

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Ko's office located?

      Dr. Christopher Ko also offers virtual visits

      Dr. Christopher Ko's Primary Practice

      100 Shockoe Slip Fl 2

      Richmond, VA 23219

      (415) 231-5333

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      Dr. Christopher Ko's Practice 2

      180 Maple Ave W

      Vienna, VA 22180

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      Dr. Christopher Ko's Practice 3

      8133 Leesburg Pike Ste 510

      Vienna, VA 22182

      (703) 291-0021

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      Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Ko?

      Dr. Ko has appointments available at his Richmond, VA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

      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 1255364105.

      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. Christopher Ko's specialty?

      Dr. Ko is a Internist near Richmond, VA.

      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. Christopher Ko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      No, Ko is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Christopher Ko accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?

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

      Does Dr. Christopher Ko offer online booking?

      Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ko, or call (415) 231-5333 for more information.

      How can I make an appointment with Christopher Ko?

      Yes, Dr. Ko offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Ko, or call (415) 231-5333 for more information.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Ko have?

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

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