Ki Cho, M.D.
NPI 1225122880 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Clara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ki Cho, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Clara, CA (NPI 1225122880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225122880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A051445 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,609 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 2,320 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,148 | $155 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 1,141 | $3 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 373 | $9 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 250 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 217 | $158 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 140 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,425 | 466 |
| Losartan Potassium | 658 | 203 |
| Metformin Hcl | 636 | 205 |
| Omeprazole | 488 | 196 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 383 | 129 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 283 | 118 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 252 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$272 across 27 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ki Cho's NPI number?
- Ki Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225122880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ki Cho's specialty?
- Ki Cho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ki Cho located?
- Ki Cho's practice location on file with NPPES is 2344 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
- What is Ki Cho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ki Cho is (408) 249-1212.
- Does Ki Cho accept Medicare?
- Ki Cho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ki Cho's NPI active?
- Yes — Ki Cho's NPI (1225122880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.