Samuel Cho, M.D.
NPI 1851788129 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Cho, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1851788129).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851788129
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 337 | 106 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 287 | 94 |
| Carvedilol | 170 | 55 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 164 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 156 | 56 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 149 | 39 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$244 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-23
- Last updated
- 2015-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Cho's NPI number?
- Samuel Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851788129, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Cho's specialty?
- Samuel Cho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Samuel Cho located?
- Samuel Cho's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 N State St, Los Angeles, CA 90033-1029.
- What is Samuel Cho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Cho is (323) 226-7556.
- Does Samuel Cho accept Medicare?
- Samuel Cho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Cho's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Cho's NPI (1851788129) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.