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JOSEPH CHO MD, PHD
NPI 1679003446
Pathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine in Pasadena, CA

Active since June 14, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91105(626) 352-1444 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Joseph Cho Md, Phd NPPES

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

JOSEPH CHO MD, PHD (NPI 1679003446) is an individual blood banking & transfusion medicine provider in Pasadena, California, licensed in California (A186241) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago, and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679003446
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZB0001X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH CHOCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address100 W CALIFORNIA BLVDPasadena, CA 91105-3010
Mailing Address180 Harvester Dr Ste 110Burr Ridge, IL 60527-6686 · (773) 702-1150
Phone(626) 352-1444
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 22, 2023
✔ NPI 1679003446 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZB0001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A186241
Definition
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
Also ListedPathology · Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0006X · License 125.070133 (IL)
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, Pasadena, CA 91105
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637-1447 · Phone (773) 834-7708 · Fax (773) 702-1119

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

Joseph Cho Md, Phd 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 ID3971872680
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230609001322
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 91105 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.

80.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.87
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.52

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.

SARAH STEPHENS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-8300
AUSTIN WU MD
Anesthesiology
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (310) 267-8654
ROMELIA JALEH BATANG GARCIA RNFA
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-5012
DR. RICHARD A. REED MEDICAL DOCTOR
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-5139
DR. HENRY LEVENSON M.D.
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 256-6010
PASADENA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, LTD.
Rehabilitation Unit
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-5555
ANIL K HANUMAN D,O.
Hospitalist
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-8300
DR. NICHOLAS WITHROW GRECO M.D.
Emergency Medicine
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-5112

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 Joseph Cho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Cho is 1679003446. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2017.

Where is Joseph Cho located?

Joseph Cho practices at 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105. The listed phone number is (626) 352-1444.

What is Joseph Cho's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, with taxonomy code 207ZB0001X.

Is Joseph Cho enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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 Joseph Cho was last updated on December 22, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.