Paula Cho, MD
NPI 1245399906 · Nephrology Physician · Fontana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Cho, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Fontana, CA (NPI 1245399906).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245399906
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A74570 (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
28 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 28 | $79 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$79 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | 120 | 50 |
| Losartan Potassium | 120 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 118 | 54 |
| Furosemide | 115 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 102 | 35 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 83 | 39 |
| Allopurinol | 68 | 24 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$136 across 1 record (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
- 2006-12-08
- Last updated
- 2021-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Cho's NPI number?
- Paula Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245399906, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Cho's specialty?
- Paula Cho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paula Cho located?
- Paula Cho's practice location on file with NPPES is 9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335-6720.
- What is Paula Cho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Cho is (909) 427-3910.
- Does Paula Cho accept Medicare?
- Paula Cho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Cho's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Cho's NPI (1245399906) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.