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- 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
About Dr. Ko
Based in Boston, MA, Narae Ko, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Narae graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 2012. According to Medicare claims data, Narae cared for 1,207 Medicare patients across 1,465 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, established patient complete exam of visual system, and new patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1649532276 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (617) 636-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
800 WASHINGTON ST
Boston, MA 02111
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,465 services · 1,207 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
231 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
168 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
128 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
113 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
63 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
60 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
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 eye doctors in Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2012 at Yale University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ko's specialty?
Dr. Ko is an eye doctor in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
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Where can I find Dr. Ko?
Dr. Ko is listed at 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ko?
The number on file is (617) 636-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ko's NPI number?
Dr. Ko's National Provider Identifier is 1649532276. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Ko's medical education?
Dr. Ko attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ko been practicing?
Dr. Ko has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ko known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ko performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system, 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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