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ALVIN RIM CHO
NPI 1023579398
Hospitalist in Seattle, WA

Active since March 28, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Alvin Rim Cho NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ALVIN RIM CHO (NPI 1023579398) is an individual hospitalist provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61267877) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023579398
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameALVIN RIM CHO
Location Address325 9TH AVESeattle, WA 98104-2420
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Phone(206) 520-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2022
✔ NPI 1023579398 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD61267877
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License MD61267877 (WA)
325 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alvin Rim Cho is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7911239249
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220621000677
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SANDRA K WALKER ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
King County (206) 598-0502
JULIA J VISSER DPT
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359920
SEATTLE, WA 98104
King County (206) 744-1675
GENIA J MONCADA
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE, MAILSTOP 359912
SEATTLE, WA 98104
King County (206) 731-3219
JACQUELINE M. KIM LICSW, MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359760
SEATTLE, WA 98104
King County (206) 744-8511
MS. DIANE E WHEELER MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
King County (206) 744-3000
AMELIA V. RIVERA
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
King County (206) 774-3300
TIMOTHY WILLIAM MENZA MD, PHD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
King County (206) 520-5000
DEMETRIOS TEREZAKIS
Occupational Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
King County (206) 744-6112

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alvin Cho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvin Cho is 1023579398. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2019.

Where is Alvin Cho located?

Alvin Cho practices at 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Alvin Cho's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Alvin Cho enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alvin Cho is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Alvin Cho accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Alvin Cho as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Alvin Cho affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alvin Cho is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvin Cho was last updated on June 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.