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Edit this profileWhere to find Wei-Che Ko, MD
- Worcester location main office
281 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605 - Boston location
50 Staniford St, Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. Ko
Wei-Che Ko, MD is a healthcare provider in Worcester, MA specializing in dermatology. Wei-Che trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School, graduating in 2017. According to Medicare claims data, Wei-Che cared for 45 Medicare patients across 1,840 services. The services billed most often include test for allergy using skin patch and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1821523606.
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
- (508) 334-5979
- Email not available
Practice Locations
281 LINCOLN ST
Worcester, MA 01605
50 Staniford St
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,840 services · 45 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test for allergy using skin patch | Treatment | 95044 |
1,796 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other dermatologists in Worcester 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at University of Massachusetts Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Test for allergy using skin patch 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ko specialize in?
Dr. Ko is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Worcester, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ko located?
Dr. Ko is listed at 281 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605. 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 (508) 334-5979. 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 1821523606. 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 Massachusetts Medical School, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ko been practicing?
Dr. Ko has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ko do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ko provides treatments such as test for allergy using skin patch, 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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