Wei-fang Ko, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Castro Valley, CA

Wei-fang Ko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Castro Valley, California. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Specialists Medical Group Inc A Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 19845 Lake Chabot Rd, Suite, 104, Castro Valley, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 537-4415.

Wei-fang Ko is licensed to practice in California (license number A62022) 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 1417068081.

Contact Information

Wei-fang Ko, MD
19845 Lake Chabot Rd, Suite, 104,
Castro Valley, CA 94546-4055
(510) 537-4415
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameWei-fang Ko
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience38 Years
Location19845 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, 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:
  • Wei-fang Ko graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417068081
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406970995
  • Enrollment ID: I20100907000347

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Wei-fang Ko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417068081NPI-NPPES
ZZZ25407ZOtherCASERVICE LOCATIONS WITH ZIP 94545
ZZZ25408ZOtherCASERVICE LOCATION ZIPCODE 94546 AND 94541

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology A62022 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Eden Medical CenterCastro valley, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Specialists Medical Group Inc A Medical Corporation51936130084

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameGastroenterology Specialists Medical Group Inc A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629170998
PECOS PAC ID: 5193613008
Enrollment ID: O20040310000752

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Wei-fang Ko, MD
19845 Lake Chabot Rd, Suite, 104,
Castro Valley, CA 94546-4055

Ph: (510) 537-4415
Wei-fang Ko, MD
19845 Lake Chabot Rd, Suite, 104,
Castro Valley, CA 94546-4055

Ph: (510) 537-4415

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Castro Valley, CA

Dr. Oluwaseyi Segun Balasire, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 20103 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: 510-727-3256    Fax: 510-727-3107
Helen Woohee Yang, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 20642 John Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: 510-806-2100    Fax: 323-226-2657
Sarah Noonberg, MD, PHD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 20103 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: 510-889-5082    
Dr. Moyra N Rasheed, M.B.B.S
Gastroenterology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 20103 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: 510-727-3256    Fax: 510-727-3107
Vishal Ghevariya, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 19845 Lake Chabot Rd, Ste 104, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: 510-537-4415    Fax: 510-537-8265
Stefani Wedl, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 20103 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Ling Xu, M.D.
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