Dr Joseph K Ku, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Riverside, CA

Dr Joseph K Ku, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Riverside, California. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Joseph K Ku Md, A Professional Corporation and his current practice location is 4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 170, Riverside, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (951) 509-9204.

Dr Joseph K Ku is licensed to practice in California (license number A77679) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1649393760.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph K Ku, MD
4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 170,
Riverside, CA 92505-3390
(951) 509-9204
(951) 509-9206

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph K Ku
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 170, Riverside, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph K Ku attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649393760
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618057944
  • Enrollment ID: I20071227000612

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph K Ku such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649393760NPI-NPPES
1265610737OtherORGANIZATION NPI
2375538MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery A77679 (California)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 5941363-1205 (Utah)Secondary
2086S0122XSurgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery A77679 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joseph K Ku Md, A Professional Corporation43857220653

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joseph K Ku allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJoseph K Ku Md, A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265610737
PECOS PAC ID: 4385722065
Enrollment ID: O20080421000489

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph K Ku is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph K Ku, MD
4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 170,
Riverside, CA 92505-3390

Ph: (951) 509-9204
Dr Joseph K Ku, MD
4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 170,
Riverside, CA 92505-3390

Ph: (951) 509-9204

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