Song Cho, M.D.
NPI 1598850158 · Dermatology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Song Cho, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1598850158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598850158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G66800 (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
1,160 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 365 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 245 | $138 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 162 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 144 | $179 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 76 | $120 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mometasone Furoate | 112 | 99 |
| Ketoconazole | 99 | 76 |
| Mupirocin | 55 | 42 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 44 | 36 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 35 | 27 |
| Fluocinonide | 30 | 26 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 24 | 20 |
| Cephalexin | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2008-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Song Cho's NPI number?
- Song Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598850158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Song Cho's specialty?
- Song Cho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Song Cho located?
- Song Cho's practice location on file with NPPES is 3224 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006-2317.
- What is Song Cho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Song Cho is (323) 731-2211.
- Does Song Cho accept Medicare?
- Song Cho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Song Cho's NPI active?
- Yes — Song Cho's NPI (1598850158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.