DR. AUSTINA BONGNAI CHO M.D.
NPI 1780770453
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Orange, CA

Active since October 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104, ORANGE, CA 92868(714) 410-3500(714) 410-3527 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2019, Aug 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Austina Bongnai Cho M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AUSTINA BONGNAI CHO M.D. (NPI 1780770453) is an individual psychiatry provider in Orange, California, licensed in California (A62871) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780770453
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. AUSTINA BONGNAI CHOCredential: M.D.
Location Address265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104Orange, CA 92868-3355
Mailing Address265 S Anita Dr Ste 102-104Orange, CA 92868-3355 · (714) 410-3500 · Fax (714) 410-3527
Fax(714) 410-3527
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 26, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 26, 2023
NPI 1780770453 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 · A62871
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.
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104, Orange, CA 92868

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Tina Cho M.d.

Accepted Insurance

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. Austina Bongnai 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 ID5991862831
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090320000503
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
118 services25 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.
51 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
41 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
25 services11 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
16 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92868 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.

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.

80.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.86
Improvement Activities40
Cost18.12

Reported Quality Measures

Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
1%187 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
23%2,930 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 0% · 648 patients
0%648 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.

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
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104
ORANGE, CA 92868
Registered Nurse
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104
ORANGE, CA 92868
Community Health Worker
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104
ORANGE, CA 92868
Day Training/Habilitation Specialist
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104
ORANGE, CA 92868
Day Training/Habilitation Specialist
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104
ORANGE, CA 92868
Day Training/Habilitation Specialist
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104
ORANGE, CA 92868
Registered Nurse
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104
ORANGE, CA 92868
Social Worker
265 S ANITA DR STE 102-104
ORANGE, CA 92868

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 Austina Cho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Austina Cho is 1780770453. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Tina Cho M.D..

Where is Austina Cho located?

Austina Cho practices at 265 S Anita Dr Ste 102-104, Orange, CA 92868. The listed phone number is (714) 410-3500.

What is Austina Cho's specialty?

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

Is Austina Cho enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Austina 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.

What insurance does Austina Cho accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Austina Cho as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Austina Cho was last updated on December 26, 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.