Samson Cho, M.D.
NPI 1659448645 · Psychiatry Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samson Cho, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1659448645).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659448645
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A70888 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 70 | 11 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 69 | — |
| Olanzapine | 63 | — |
| Lorazepam | 54 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 53 | — |
| Risperidone | 52 | — |
| Clozapine | 48 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-29
- Last updated
- 2021-02-11
- Certified
- 2021-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samson Cho's NPI number?
- Samson Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659448645, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samson Cho's specialty?
- Samson Cho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samson Cho located?
- Samson Cho's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502-2004.
- What is Samson Cho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samson Cho is (424) 306-5746.
- Does Samson Cho accept Medicare?
- Samson Cho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samson Cho's NPI active?
- Yes — Samson Cho's NPI (1659448645) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.