Simon Chough, MD
NPI 1972575769 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Latrobe, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Simon Chough, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Latrobe, PA (NPI 1972575769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972575769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD043689L (PA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
299 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 70 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 43 | $65 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 37 | $13 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 36 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $122 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 208 | 71 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 175 | 38 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 151 | 59 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 119 | 41 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 82 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 75 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$228 across 8 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 (6)
- 56 Club Ln Ste 203cBlairsville, PA 15717-7957Phone: (724) 539-6320Fax: (724) 539-6333
- 854 Vanderbilt Rd Ste 4Connellsville, PA 15425-6241Phone: (724) 547-3858Fax: (724) 547-0737
- 44 S Washington AveGreensburg, PA 15601-2768Phone: (724) 836-1862Fax: (724) 689-0543
- 8775 Norwin Ave Ste 6Irwin, PA 15642-2718Phone: (724) 861-7939Fax: (724) 861-6336
- 508 S Church StMt Pleasant, PA 15666-1702Phone: (724) 547-3858Fax: (724) 547-0737
- 4057 Old William Penn HwyMurrysville, PA 15668-1846Phone: (724) 861-7939Fax: (724) 861-6336
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
- Certified
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Simon Chough's NPI number?
- Simon Chough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972575769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Simon Chough's specialty?
- Simon Chough is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Simon Chough located?
- Simon Chough's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Excela Health Dr Ste 203, Latrobe, PA 15650-9001.
- What is Simon Chough's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Simon Chough is (724) 539-6320.
- Does Simon Chough accept Medicare?
- Simon Chough is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Simon Chough's NPI active?
- Yes — Simon Chough's NPI (1972575769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.