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DR. RONALD MATTHEW KO D.M.D. NPI 1942652037


NPI Information

NPI: 1942652037
Provider Name: DR. RONALD MATTHEW KO, D.M.D.
Classification: Dentist - 122300000X
Entity Type: Individual
Address:
10211 144TH ST E
PUYALLUP, WA
ZIP 98374
Phone: (253) 848-7281
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DR. Ronald Matthew Ko, D.M.D. is a dentist in Puyallup, WA. The provider is a dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist. DR. Ronald Matthew Ko, D.M.D. NPI is 1942652037. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

10211 144TH ST E
PUYALLUP, WA
ZIP 98374-955
Phone: (253) 848-7281

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 7/13/2016 and was last updated on 9/18/2021.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1122300000XDentist019.030854ILLINOISNo
2122300000XDentistDE60810468WASHINGTONYes

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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