MICHAEL THOMAS CHO M.D.
NPI 1184915001
Hospitalist in Irvine, CA

Q: What is Michael Cho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Cho is 1184915001. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2011.

Q: What is Michael Cho's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Cho was last updated on April 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 26, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

76.74/100

CMS Quality Rating

16200 SAND CANYON AVE, IRVINE, CA 92618(949) 873-6181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 26, 2024, Oct 31, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Michael Thomas Cho M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL THOMAS CHO M.D. (NPI 1184915001) is an individual hospitalist provider in Irvine, California, licensed in California (A124103) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184915001

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL THOMAS CHOCredential: M.D.

Location Address16200 SAND CANYON AVEIrvine, CA 92618-3714

Mailing Address361 Hospital Rd Ste 521Newport Beach, CA 92663-3526 · (949) 734-7836

Phone(949) 873-6181

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateApril 26, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2024

✔ NPI 1184915001 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A124103

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 MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A124103 (CA)

16200 SAND CANYON AVE, Irvine, CA 92618

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Other Identifiers 1

Other1598084386CA · Medi-cal

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Thomas Cho M.d. 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 ID1153541842

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140930003218

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 7

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

226 services107 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

175 services75 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

164 services160 patients

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.

125 services120 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

56 services56 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

56 services36 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92618 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

$142.39 typical visit price

range $62.96 – $187.60

Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$109.96 typical visit price

range $20.84 – $153.61

Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)

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.

76.74/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.94

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

55.12

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier24 claims24 services$62.17 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier18 claims18 services$31.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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