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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ko, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Dong Ko, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Ko graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Ko is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ko’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ko’s office.
Where did Dr. Ko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Ko board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Dong Ko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Degenerative Lumbosacral Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47897: Other spondylosis, lumbosacral region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
What procedures does Dr. Ko perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, 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.
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Spinal Nerve Block Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Nerve Root Block
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
- 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
- Cervical nerve root block
- Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Ko accept my insurance?
Dr. Ko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ko accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Ko in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Capital BlueCross
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ko's office located?
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 1629066329.
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. Dong Ko's specialty?
Dr. Ko is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Allentown, PA. A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs. Contact Dr. Ko to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dong Ko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ko is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dong Ko accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Dong Ko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dong Ko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ko's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dong Ko?
Please contact Dr. Ko's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dong Ko have?
Dr. Dong Ko is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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