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DAVID YOUNGWOOK CHO M.D.
NPI 1497013510
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Morristown, NJ

Active since April 26, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
435 SOUTH ST STE 360, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960(973) 971-7200(973) 290-7521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About David Youngwook Cho M.d. NPPES

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

DAVID YOUNGWOOK CHO M.D. (NPI 1497013510) is an individual trauma surgery provider in Morristown, New Jersey, licensed in Connecticut (55240) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bridgeport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497013510
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0127X
Provider Legal NameDAVID YOUNGWOOK CHOCredential: M.D.
Location Address435 SOUTH ST STE 360Morristown, NJ 07960
Mailing AddressPo Box 416457Boston, MA 02241-6547 · (844) 362-1735 · Fax (973) 290-7495
Phone(973) 971-7200
Fax(973) 290-7521
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 2018
✔ NPI 1497013510 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Trauma SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0127X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 55240
Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 55240 (CT)
435 SOUTH ST STE 360, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12800 Main St, St.Vincent's Multispecialty GroupBridgeport, CT 06606-4201 · Phone (203) 268-5212

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David Youngwook 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 ID3577799824
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181114001820
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show David Cho reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Specialty Care Of Practice Associates,pa
0.9 mi
Specialist
100 MADISON AVE, PHYSICAINS SHARED SERVICES BOX 68
Morristown, NJ 07960
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215985908 (973) 971-7185

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
174 services121 patients
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.
149 services124 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.
125 services111 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
26 services22 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
16 services15 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Morristown Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Morristown, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310015
Location100 Madison AveMorristown, NJ 07960 · Morris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

92.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.5
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost75.07

Reported Quality Measures

Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
45%22 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
64%22 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
9%22 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
32%22 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

KORY HEIKEN MD
Surgery
435 SOUTH ST STE 360
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
Morris County (973) 971-7609
ANGELA NARDONE PFISTNER RN, APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
435 SOUTH ST STE 360
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
Morris County (973) 971-7609
MORGAN ANDREW TROISI APN
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
435 SOUTH ST STE 360
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
Morris County (732) 413-7272
MRS. DANA MAIER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
435 SOUTH ST STE 360
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
Morris County (973) 971-7200

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 David Cho's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Cho is 1497013510. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2012.

Where is David Cho located?

David Cho practices at 435 South St Ste 360, Morristown, NJ 07960. The listed phone number is (973) 971-7200.

What is David Cho's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Trauma Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0127X.

Is David Cho enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Cho's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Cho reassigns Medicare benefits to Specialty Care Of Practice Associates,pa (Morristown, NJ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for David Cho's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Cho accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list David 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 David Cho affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Cho is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Cho was last updated on December 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.