Physician Profile
Alvin B. Ko, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ko
Based in Detroit, MI, Alvin B. Ko, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Alvin graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2005. According to Medicare claims data, Alvin cared for 156 Medicare patients across 169 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (313) 916-5721
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2799 W GRAND BLVD HENRY FORD MEDICAL CENTER OTOLARYNGOLOGY - K8
Detroit, MI 48202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
169 services · 156 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
24 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
22 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
38 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
34 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
24 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
15 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Detroit 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ko specialize in?
Dr. Ko is an otolaryngology (ent) in Detroit, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ko located?
Dr. Ko is listed at 2799 W Grand Blvd Henry Ford Medical Center Otolaryngology - K8, Detroit, MI 48202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ko's phone number?
The number on file is (313) 916-5721. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ko's NPI number?
Dr. Ko's National Provider Identifier is 1144435504. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Ko go to medical school?
Dr. Ko attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ko been practicing?
Dr. Ko has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ko do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ko performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ko confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ko. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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