Joseph Cho, MD, PHD
NPI 1679003446 · Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician · Pasadena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Cho, MD, PHD is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician provider in Pasadena, CA (NPI 1679003446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679003446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125.070133 (IL)
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 tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 2 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)
- 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637-1447Phone: (773) 834-7708Fax: (773) 702-1119
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-14
- Last updated
- 2023-12-22
- Certified
- 2023-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Cho's NPI number?
- Joseph Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679003446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Cho's specialty?
- Joseph Cho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Cho located?
- Joseph Cho's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105-3010.
- What is Joseph Cho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Cho is (626) 352-1444.
- Does Joseph Cho accept Medicare?
- Joseph Cho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Cho's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Cho's NPI (1679003446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.