Kimberly Ku, MD

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Kimberly Ku is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Peoria, IL with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(309) 243-3000Peoria, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IL can see Kimberly Ku, MD in person in Peoria or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 2013), she has been practicing for over 13 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer.

1 of 238 Internal Medicine providers in ILSee all Internal Medicine in Peoria13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Recent · 83dNPPES updated 2026-03-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8940 N Wood Sage Rd, Peoria, IL 61615-7822

Fax: (309) 243-3193
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

72.93/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.7 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.5%

Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)

5.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

854

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

186

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,145

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.84M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+25%)46%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)37%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+6%)26%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$7.3k received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kimberly Ku's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2013

    Wayne State University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 1, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 13 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in PeoriaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Education & Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 2013)

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Kimberly Ku

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Kimberly Ku for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Peoria required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kimberly Ku

Dr. Ku is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Peoria, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (309) 243-3000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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