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General Surgery

Ara Ko, MD

Works at hospitals in Marina del Rey, CA · Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Ara Ko, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Marina del Rey, CA and Los Angeles, CA. NPI 1982061230. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ara Ko, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
Tufts University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ara Ko work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ara Ko at 2 hospitals: Cedar-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ara Ko see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in West Hollywood, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ara Ko's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Ara Ko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ara Ko accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Ara Ko?
(310) 423-3277, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ara Ko's NPI number?
1982061230. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ara Ko works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ara Ko at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ara Ko is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ara Ko as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center799 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in West Hollywood

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Hollywood, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982061230
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians