Song-chu Ko, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Dededo, GU

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Song-chu Ko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Radiation Oncology" physician in Dededo, Guam. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Central Care Pa, Heartland Oncology, Llc and his current practice location is 133 Route 3, Dededo, Guam. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (671) 645-5500.

Song-chu Ko is licensed to practice in Guam (license number M-1915) 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 1740205921.

Contact Information

Song-chu Ko, MD
133 Route 3,
Dededo, GU 96929-6544
(671) 645-5500
(671) 645-5549

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSong-chu Ko
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience32 Years
Location133 Route 3, Dededo, Guam
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:
  • Song-chu Ko attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740205921
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/21/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557368842
  • Enrollment ID: I20220718000842

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Song-chu Ko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740205921NPI-NPPES
000000711556OtherINANTHEM PROVIDER NUMBER
200826200MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0001XRadiology - Radiation Oncology 01061833A (Indiana)Secondary
2085R0001XRadiology - Radiation Oncology M-1915 (Guam)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Catherine HospitalGarden city, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Care Pa791180101415
Heartland Oncology, Llc96383023422

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. Song-chu Ko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Care Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578532081
PECOS PAC ID: 7911801014
Enrollment ID: O20031120000823
Entity NameHeartland Oncology, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487075537
PECOS PAC ID: 9638302342
Enrollment ID: O20150119000740

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. Song-chu Ko 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
Song-chu Ko, MD
Po Box 3830,
Hagatna, GU 96932-3830

Ph: (671) 645-5500		Song-chu Ko, MD
133 Route 3,
Dededo, GU 96929-6544

Ph: (671) 645-5500

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