Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Cho, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1053512566
- Accepts Medicare
- 23 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
505 S Virgil Ave, Ste. 301
Los Angeles, CA 900201406
(213) 674-8282
fax (213) 232-7013
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 13, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Nevada #13530 · Arizona #75694
- Medicaid
- NV #1053512566
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053512566. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
196
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$17,831
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 180 | 48 | $98 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 16 | 14 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 51 peers in Los Angeles Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 251. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,012
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 9 | $277.40 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 11 | $243.20 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 4 | $92.41 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 4 | $84.84 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $78.77 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $54.87 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 2 | $43.74 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 2 | $43.70 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $25.33 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 1 | $20.36 | |
| Mannkind Corporation | 1 | $18.52 | |
| Vivus LLC | 1 | $15.09 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $13.95 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
8,178
Patients
2,546
Total drug cost
$985,676
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 2,089 | 655 | $29,160 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 1,131 | 342 | $14,057 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 808 | 238 | $7,261 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 608 | 182 | $5,385 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 544 | 119 | $508,297 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 521 | 199 | $5,778 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 495 | 161 | $7,657 |
| Finasteride | Generic | 310 | 94 | $5,160 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide (Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) | Brand | 280 | 105 | $6,228 |
| Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters | Generic | 267 | 78 | $20,187 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Cho's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Cho practices Nephrology Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Charles Cho practice?
Dr. Charles Cho practices at 505 S Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 900201406. Office phone: 2136748282.
What is Dr. Charles Cho's NPI?
Dr. Charles Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053512566, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Cho accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Cho accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Cho commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.