Young Min Cho, MD
NPI 1558821959 · Rheumatology Physician · Pikeville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Young Min Cho, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Pikeville, KY (NPI 1558821959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558821959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59180 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
146 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 76 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$124 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 54 | 29 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 36 | 24 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 35 | 14 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 32 | — |
| Colchicine | 26 | 21 |
| Omeprazole | 18 | — |
| Baclofen | 16 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$595 across 15 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 743 Spring St Ne Ste 710Gainesville, GA 30501-3715Phone: (770) 219-8730
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-21
- Last updated
- 2026-02-10
- Certified
- 2026-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Young Min Cho's NPI number?
- Young Min Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558821959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Young Min Cho's specialty?
- Young Min Cho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Young Min Cho located?
- Young Min Cho's practice location on file with NPPES is 911 Bypass Rd Bldg a, Pikeville, KY 41501-1602.
- What is Young Min Cho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Young Min Cho is (606) 430-2208.
- Does Young Min Cho accept Medicare?
- Young Min Cho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Young Min Cho's NPI active?
- Yes — Young Min Cho's NPI (1558821959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.