Physician Profile
Paul J. Korc, MD, INC.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Korc
Based in Newport Beach, CA, Paul J. Korc, MD, INC. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Paul graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 860 services to 707 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth, ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope, and review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope.
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
- (949) 764-5760
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 HOAG DR CANCER CENTER, BUILDING 41 3RD FLOOR
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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 reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
860 services · 707 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth | Procedure | 43237 |
136 |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43238 |
81 |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
60 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
54 |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
39 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
33 |
| Replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43276 |
33 |
| Destruction of polyp or growth of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43270 |
32 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
24 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45390 |
21 |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 gastroenterologists in Newport Beach 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Korc specialize in?
Dr. Korc is a gastroenterologist in Newport Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Korc located?
Dr. Korc is listed at 1 Hoag Dr Cancer Center, Building 41 3Rd Floor, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Korc's phone number?
The number on file is (949) 764-5760. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Korc?
Dr. Korc's National Provider Identifier is 1922243161. 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. Korc go to medical school?
Dr. Korc attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Korc have?
Dr. Korc has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Korc do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Korc performs procedures including ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth, ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope and removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope and review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile and pancreatic duct using an endoscope; provides treatments such as study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Korc's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Korc. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.