Christine Cho, M.D.
NPI 1518225689 · Infectious Disease Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Cho, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1518225689).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518225689
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-42544 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
366 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 50 Minutes99233 | 189 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $128 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 66 | $167 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 30 | $180 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 13 | $218 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$218 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefadroxil | 67 | 18 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 58 | — |
| Ampicillin Sodium | 36 | — |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 34 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 29 | — |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 24 | — |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242Phone: (319) 467-6000Fax: (319) 356-4600
- 1330 Rockefeller Ave Ste 540Everett, WA 98201-1677Phone: (425) 261-4905Fax: (425) 261-4936
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-26
- Last updated
- 2021-10-20
- Certified
- 2021-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Cho's NPI number?
- Christine Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518225689, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Cho's specialty?
- Christine Cho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christine Cho located?
- Christine Cho's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 5th Ave Bldg Suite5b, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3403.
- What is Christine Cho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Cho is (412) 647-7228.
- Does Christine Cho accept Medicare?
- Christine Cho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Cho's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Cho's NPI (1518225689) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.