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Dr. Riva Ko, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ko, Anesthesiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Riva Ko, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Ko graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Anesthesiology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ko’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ko’s office at (212) 305-3226.

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

    • Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Anesthesiology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Ko board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Riva Ko, MD 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ko typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
    • Narrowing of Pulmonary Artery
    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • PDA
    • Open Ductus Arteriosus
    • Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
    • HLHS
    • Underdeveloped Left Heart
    • Complex Congenital Heart Disease
    • Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect
    • ASD Secundum Type
    • Hole in Upper Heart Chamber (Secundum)
    • Most Common ASD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
    • Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
    • Q256: Stenosis of pulmonary artery
    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Q2111: Secundum atrial septal defect

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pre-excitation Syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
    • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
    • WPW Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I456: Pre-excitation syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ko typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ko performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion for Children
    • Central Line Placement
    • Non-Tunneled Central Catheter
    • Pediatric Central Line

    CPT Codes:

    • 36555: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; younger than 5 years of age

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Ko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-3226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ko accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New Jersey

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ko's office located?

    Dr. Riva Ko's Primary Practice

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

    (212) 305-3226

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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 1154367175.

    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. Riva Ko's specialty?

    Dr. Ko is a Anesthesiologist near New York, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ko is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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 Riva Ko accepting new patients in New York, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Riva Ko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (212) 305-3226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Riva Ko?

    Please contact Dr. Ko's office at (212) 305-3226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Riva Ko have?

    Dr. Riva Ko is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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