Dr. Tommy Ko, MD
Pulmonary Disease • Male • Age 58
Dr. Tommy Ko, MD is a Pulmonologist in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Ko has more experience with Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep-disordered Breathing, and Pulmonary Vascular Conditions than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has not yet indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Ko to book an appointment.
Dr. Tommy Ko, MD
Pulmonary Disease
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Pulmonary Physicians of St. Joseph
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Dr. Ko accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Medicaid
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Care HMO
- Blue Preferred PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Preferred Care Blue PPO
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- Medicaid
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- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Community Health Choice
- Medicaid
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- First Health (Coventry Health Care) EPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) POS
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health Net
- Medicaid
- Tricare
- HealthPlus
- Medicaid
- HealthPlus Amerigroup
- Medicaid
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- Medicaid
- Humana
- Choice Care
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Tricare
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- Medicaid
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- INTotal Health
- Medicaid
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
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- MultiPlan PPO
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Practice Areas
Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.
Typically treats 86% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ko treats COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) more than 94% of their peers
Dr. Ko treats this condition more than 94% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ko treats Emphysema more than 92% of their peers
Dr. Ko treats this condition more than 92% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ko performs Pulmonary Function Test more than 83% of their peers
Dr. Ko performs this procedure more than 83% of their peers
Sleep-disordered Breathing
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.
Typically treats 95% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ko treats Sleep Apnea more than 95% of their peers
Dr. Ko treats this condition more than 95% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ko treats Sleep Disorders more than 95% of their peers
Dr. Ko treats this condition more than 95% of their peers
Pulmonary Vascular Conditions
Pulmonary vascular specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the flow of blood between the heart and lungs, including pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.
Typically treats 62% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ko treats Pulmonary Embolism more than 62% of their peers
Dr. Ko treats this condition more than 62% of their peers
Respiratory-tract Conditions
Immunologists diagnose and treat conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and COPD that affect the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, bronchi and lungs.
Typically treats 65% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 9 conditions and procedures
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ko treats Partial Lung Collapse more than 96% of their peers
Dr. Ko treats this condition more than 96% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ko treats Shortness of Breath more than 93% of their peers
Dr. Ko treats this condition more than 93% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ko treats Asthma more than 76% of their peers
Dr. Ko treats this condition more than 76% of their peers
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Dr. Ko's conditions and procedures:
- Abscess
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Alkalosis
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Eosinophilic Asthma
- Fungal Infections
- Histoplasmosis
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Eosinophilia
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombosis
- Tuberculosis
- Vascular Disease
- Viral Infection
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
- Pulmonary Disease
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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