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- 5841 S Maryland Ave, Suite S506, Mc 5100, Chicago, IL 60637
About Dr. Ko
Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko, M.D. practices nephrology in Chicago, IL. Benjamin is a 2001 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 351 services to 238 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619096583.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (773) 834-9140
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5841 S MARYLAND AVE SUITE S506, MC 5100
Chicago, IL 60637
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
351 services · 238 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation | Treatment | 90945 |
67 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
101 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
76 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
32 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other kidney specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko's specialty?
Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko is a kidney specialist in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko?
Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko is listed at 5841 S Maryland Ave Suite S506, Mc 5100, Chicago, IL 60637. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko?
The number on file is (773) 834-9140. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko?
Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko's National Provider Identifier is 1619096583. 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
What is Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko's education?
Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko have?
Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko provides treatments such as dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benjamin SHAY CHEE Ko. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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