SIMON CHOUGH MD
NPI 1972575769
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Latrobe, PA

Active since February 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 203, LATROBE, PA 15650(724) 539-6320(724) 539-6333 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Aug 22, 2024, May 18, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Simon Chough Md NPPES

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

SIMON CHOUGH MD (NPI 1972575769) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD043689L) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital, and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972575769
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameSIMON CHOUGHCredential: MD
Location Address100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 203Latrobe, PA 15650-9001
Mailing Address100 Excela Health Dr Ste 203Latrobe, PA 15650-9001 · (724) 539-6320 · Fax (724) 539-6333
Fax(724) 539-6333
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHahnemann University College Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2025
NPI 1972575769 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License Licensed in PA · MD043689L
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.

Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 1508 S Church StMT Pleasant, PA 15666-1702 · Phone (724) 547-3858 · Fax (724) 547-0737
Location 244 S Washington AveGreensburg, PA 15601-2768 · Phone (724) 836-1862 · Fax (724) 689-0543
Location 3854 Vanderbilt Rd Ste 4Connellsville, PA 15425-6241 · Phone (724) 547-3858 · Fax (724) 547-0737
Location 456 Club Ln Ste 203CBlairsville, PA 15717-7957 · Phone (724) 539-6320 · Fax (724) 539-6333
Location 54057 Old William Penn HwyMurrysville, PA 15668-1846 · Phone (724) 861-7939 · Fax (724) 861-6336
Location 68775 Norwin Ave Ste 6Irwin, PA 15642-2718 · Phone (724) 861-7939 · Fax (724) 861-6336

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

Simon Chough 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 ID9739170101
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040524000556
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 8

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
70 services60 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.
43 services43 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
37 services33 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 services28 patients
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.
29 services26 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greensburg, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390145
Location532 West Pittsburgh StreetGreensburg, PA 15601 · Westmoreland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Excela Health - Frick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390217
Location508 South Church StreetMount Pleasant, PA 15666 · Westmoreland County
Emergency services

Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Latrobe, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390219
LocationOne Mellon WayLatrobe, PA 15650 · Westmoreland County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15650 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 203
LATROBE, PA 15650
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 203
LATROBE, PA 15650
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 203
LATROBE, PA 15650
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 203
LATROBE, PA 15650
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 203
LATROBE, PA 15650

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 Simon Chough's NPI number?

The NPI number for Simon Chough is 1972575769. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2006.

Where is Simon Chough located?

Simon Chough practices at 100 Excela Health Dr Ste 203, Latrobe, PA 15650. The listed phone number is (724) 539-6320.

What is Simon Chough's specialty?

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

Is Simon Chough enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Simon Chough 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.

Is Simon Chough affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Simon Chough is affiliated with Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Excela Health - Frick Hospital and Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Simon Chough was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.