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Based in Lancaster, CA, Young J Ko, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Young is also listed as specializing in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, Young cared for 2,274 Medicare patients across 5,071 services.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Ko's specialty?
Dr. Ko is an internal medicine in Lancaster, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “INTERNAL MEDICINE”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ko?
Dr. Ko is listed at 44215 15TH ST WEST SUITE 303, Lancaster, CA 93534. 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 (661) 945-0723. 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 1639277130. 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 Dr. Ko's medical education?
Dr. Ko attended Other, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ko been practicing?
Dr. Ko has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, 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 artery puncture collection of blood sample, irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope and aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope; provides treatments such as inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production and test to measure largest amount of air breathed in an out, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (661) 945-0723
- Email not available
Practice Locations
44215 15TH ST WEST SUITE 303
Lancaster, CA 93534
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,071 services · 2,274 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artery puncture collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36600 |
100 |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
24 |
| Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31645 |
20 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production | Treatment | 94640 |
123 |
| Test to measure largest amount of air breathed in an out | Treatment | 94200 |
123 |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
122 |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume initiated by patient and evaluated by provider | Treatment | 94016 |
121 |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
119 |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
72 |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
72 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other internal medicines at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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Also at this address 4
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More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other internal medicines in Lancaster 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Artery puncture collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.