DR. ASONGU JOSEPHINE NCHO MD
NPI 1689612897
Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, CA

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5450 LINCOLN BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90094(310) 305-9200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Asongu Josephine Ncho Md NPPES

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

DR. ASONGU JOSEPHINE NCHO MD (NPI 1689612897) is an individual internal medicine provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A145428) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689612897
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ASONGU JOSEPHINE NCHOCredential: MD
Location Address5450 LINCOLN BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90094-2002
Mailing Address7225 Crescent Park W Apt 372Playa Vista, CA 90094-2756
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 2017
NPI 1689612897 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 · A145428
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.

5450 LINCOLN BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90094

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN8E0422TX
Medicare PIN314224YREZTX
Medicare UPINQ42194TX
Medicare PIN8D8953TX

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. Asongu Josephine Ncho Md 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 ID3779523808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250509000930
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.

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.
102 services97 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.
36 services24 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.
32 services19 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.
21 services21 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90094 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
88%118 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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.

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$21.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$8.56 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 15

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

Surgery
5450 LINCOLN BLVD
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Chiropractor
5450 LINCOLN BLVD
PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5450 LINCOLN BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90094
Neurological Surgery
5450 LINCOLN BLVD
PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
5450 LINCOLN BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90094
Orthopaedic Surgery
5450 LINCOLN BLVD
PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094
Nurse Practitioner
5450 LINCOLN BLVD
PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094
Personal Emergency Response Attendant
5450 LINCOLN BLVD
PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094

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 Asongu Ncho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Asongu Ncho is 1689612897. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Asongu Ncho located?

Asongu Ncho practices at 5450 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90094. The listed phone number is (310) 305-9200.

What is Asongu Ncho's specialty?

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

Is Asongu Ncho enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Asongu Ncho 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 Asongu Ncho was last updated on February 14, 2017. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.