DR. JOHN MING CHO M.D.
NPI 1730159948
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fort Carson, CO

NPI Status: Active since January 23, 2006

Contact Information

USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, HEADQUARTERS
FORT CARSON, CO
ZIP 80913
Phone: (719) 526-7500
Fax: (719) 526-7726

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About JOHN CHO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Cho, a provider established in Fort Carson, Colorado with a medical specialization in Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730159948 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X with license number 30497 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1730159948
Provider Name
DR. JOHN MING CHO M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, HEADQUARTERS FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Location Phone
(719) 526-7500
Location Fax
(719) 526-7726
Mailing Address
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, ATTN: CREDENTIALS OFFICE FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Mailing Phone
(719) 526-7844
Mailing Fax
(719) 526-7726
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
01-23-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Taxonomy Code
208G00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
30497
License State
CO
Taxonomy Description
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1730159948, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 6 + 0 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 72

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1730159948.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Licensed Practical Nurse
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1650 COCHREAN CIRCLE, ATTN: CREDENTIALS OFFICE
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Internal Medicine
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PODIATRY CLINIC
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Internal Medicine
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Chiropractor
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Physician Assistant
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, TOOELE ARMY DEPOT, BLDG 400
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Emergency Medicine
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, ATTN: CREDENTIALS OFFICE
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, ATTN: CREDITIALS OFFICE
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Military Hospital
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, ATTN: CREDENTIALS OFFICE
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Obstetrics & Gynecology
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, DEPT OF OB/GYN
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FORT CARSON, CO 80913
Family Medicine
USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, ATTN: EMERGENCY DEPT
FT. CARSON, CO 80913

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730159948, enumerated as an "individual" on January 23, 2006.

The provider is located at USA MEDDAC, EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, HEADQUARTERS FORT CARSON, CO 80913 and the phone number is (719) 526-7500.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.