DR. GEOFFREY WEITING CHO M.D.
NPI 1851687677
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Los Angeles, CA

Q: What is Geoffrey Cho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Geoffrey Cho is 1851687677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2011.

Q: What is Geoffrey Cho's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Geoffrey Cho was last updated on September 17, 2020. 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.

Active since June 20, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

87.12/100

CMS Quality Rating

100 UCLA MEDICAL PLAZA STE 630, LOS ANGELES, CA 90095(310) 825-9011(310) 825-9012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2020, Jul 2, 2016, Mar 23, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Geoffrey Weiting Cho M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEOFFREY WEITING CHO M.D. (NPI 1851687677) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A143082) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Los Angeles, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851687677

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. GEOFFREY WEITING CHOCredential: M.D.

Location Address100 UCLA MEDICAL PLAZA STE 630Los Angeles, CA 90095-7419

Mailing Address5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631 · (310) 301-8771 · Fax (310) 301-8751

Phone(310) 825-9011

Fax(310) 825-9012

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 17, 2020

✔ NPI 1851687677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A143082

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

100 UCLA MEDICAL PLAZA STE 630, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1757 Westwood Plz, UCLA Medical Center - Division of CardiologyLos Angeles, CA 90095-7419 · Phone (310) 206-6286

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..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. Geoffrey Weiting 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 ID2961766142

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200508000362

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 21

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

678 services171 patients

Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg J2785

Regadenoson injection, 0.1 mg, is a medication used to help visualize the heart during a stress test. It works by increasing blood flow in the arteries of the heart. It's injected into a vein and is generally well-tolerated.

485 services121 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

218 services210 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

215 services205 patients

Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose A9502

Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin is a radiopharmaceutical used in diagnostic imaging. It helps highlight areas of concern in the heart by emitting signals captured by a special camera. This assists doctors in detecting heart conditions.

208 services104 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.

187 services132 patients

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

145 services105 patients

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292

Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.

134 services52 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician 93015

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure performed by a doctor to assess how your heart responds to exertion. It involves monitoring your heart's electrical activity while you exercise or after medication is given to mimic exercise effects.

133 services133 patients

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452

Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.

105 services105 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.

97 services63 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

58 services58 patients

Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml Q9957

Perflutren lipid microspheres injection, per ml, is a diagnostic tool used to enhance ultrasound images. It contains tiny gas-filled bubbles that improve the clarity of the images, aiding in a more accurate diagnosis.

36 services17 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 93005

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.

35 services35 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

34 services25 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 93018

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.

33 services33 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325

An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.

23 services21 patients

Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308

A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.

20 services18 patients

Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up 93321

This procedure, an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It aids in assessing your heart's blood flow, chambers, and valves. It's a follow-up procedure, ensuring that your heart is functioning properly post-treatment.

20 services18 patients

Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report 93351

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to create images of your heart while you rest, exercise, or undergo drug-induced stress. An ECG continuously monitors your heart's electrical activity. It helps doctors assess heart health and function.

15 services15 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443

This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90095 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

$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.

87.12/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

95.72

Improvement Activities

Cost

81.58

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. DARKO VUCICEVIC M.D.

Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)

100 UCLA MEDICAL PLAZA STE 630
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095

Los Angeles County (310) 825-9011

DR. JEFFREY JOHN HSU M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

100 UCLA MEDICAL PLAZA STE 630
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095

Los Angeles County (310) 825-9011

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 Geoffrey Cho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Geoffrey Cho is 1851687677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2011.

Where is Geoffrey Cho located?

Geoffrey Cho practices at 100 Ucla Medical Plaza Ste 630, Los Angeles, CA 90095. The listed phone number is (310) 825-9011.

What is Geoffrey Cho's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Geoffrey Cho enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Geoffrey 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 Geoffrey Cho accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Geoffrey 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 Geoffrey Cho was last updated on September 17, 2020. 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.