DR. SAMSON CHO M.D.
NPI 1659448645
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Torrance, CA

Active since November 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 W CARSON ST, TORRANCE, CA 90502(424) 306-5746 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Samson Cho M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SAMSON CHO M.D. (NPI 1659448645) is an individual psychiatry provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (A70888) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659448645
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMSON CHOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1000 W CARSON STTorrance, CA 90502-2004
Mailing Address1000 W Carson St # 498Torrance, CA 90502-2004 · (424) 306-5746
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Davis School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 2021
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2021
NPI 1659448645 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in CA · A70888
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1000 W CARSON ST, Torrance, CA 90502

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. Samson 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 ID4789570540
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040226001254
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90502 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Case Management
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1000 W CARSON ST, HEAD AND NECK BOX 6
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Specialist
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Registered Nurse (Infusion Therapy)
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502

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 Samson Cho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samson Cho is 1659448645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006.

Where is Samson Cho located?

Samson Cho practices at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502. The listed phone number is (424) 306-5746.

What is Samson Cho's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Samson Cho enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samson 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 Samson Cho was last updated on February 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.