DR. SANDY SHAN-YING CHO M.D.
NPI 1649320938
Internal Medicine in Torrance, CA

Active since January 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4101 TORRANCE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90503(310) 540-7676 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Sandy Shan-ying Cho M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SANDY SHAN-YING CHO M.D. (NPI 1649320938) is an individual internal medicine provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (A113003) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649320938
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SANDY SHAN-YING CHOCredential: M.D.
Location Address4101 TORRANCE BLVDTorrance, CA 90503-4607
Mailing Address4101 Torrance BlvdTorrance, CA 90503-4607 · (310) 540-7676
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 2016
NPI 1649320938 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in CA · A113003
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
4101 TORRANCE BLVD, Torrance, CA 90503

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

Dr. Sandy Shan-ying 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 ID1951587963
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110509000467
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 5

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 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.
294 services148 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.
113 services109 patients
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.
67 services25 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.
54 services54 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.
50 services38 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90503 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$14.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$34.26 avg. paid by Medicare
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
2 suppliers26 claims26 services$64.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$19.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

General Acute Care Hospital
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Pharmacist
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Informatics)
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Anesthesiology
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Pharmacist
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Emergency Medicine
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503

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 Sandy Cho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandy Cho is 1649320938. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2007.

Where is Sandy Cho located?

Sandy Cho practices at 4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503. The listed phone number is (310) 540-7676.

What is Sandy Cho's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sandy Cho enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sandy Cho was last updated on January 28, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.