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    Michael Cho — Billing Profile & Reimbursement Data

    NPI 1750313508 · Mission Viejo, CA · Otolaryngology Physician

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    Michael Cho is a otolaryngology physician provider located in Mission Viejo, California. This profile covers 18 Medicare and 0 Medicaid CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, with claims volume, average reimbursement, and total revenue by code, benchmarked against other providers billing the same services.

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    Provider details (source: NPPES NPI Registry)

    FieldValue
    Entity TypeIndividual
    OrganizationMichael Cho
    Address26726 Crown Valley Pkwy
    CityMission Viejo
    StateCA
    ZIP92691
    TaxonomyOtolaryngology Physician
    NPI EnumeratedJuly 6, 2006

    Lifetime revenue by payer source (source: CMS Medicare & Medicaid claims data)

    Payer SourceTotal Paid
    Medicare$365.4K
    Medicaid$0

    Medicare: Total Revenue Breakdown by CPT/HCPCS Code

    Medicare revenue breakdown by CPT/HCPCS procedure code.

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    Medicare: Complete Services Breakdown

    The CPT/HCPCS codes generating the most Medicare revenue for this provider.

    18 rows

    CPT/HCPCS CodeDescriptionClaimsAvg PaidRevenue
    31231In this procedure, the provider inserts an endoscope into the nasal cavity to examine the structures of the nasal cavity on one or both sides.640$170$110.4K
    99214The provider sees an established patient for an office visit or other outpatient visit involving evaluation and management. The visit involves a moderate level of medical decision making, and/or the…820$110$87.3K
    99204The provider sees a new patient for an office visit or other outpatient visit involving evaluation and management. The visit involves a moderate level of medical decision making, and/or the provider…300$130$40K
    70486The provider uses computed tomography, or CT, to examine the maxillofacial area, such as the upper jaw or face structures. The provider does not administer contrast for this exam.210$120$25.4K
    99215The provider sees an established patient for an office visit or other outpatient visit involving evaluation and management. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making, and/or the…130$140$19.2K
    G0268Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing450$30$15.4K
    31579The provider uses a flexible or rigid laryngoscope to look inside the larynx, or voice box, to detect the presence of any abnormalities. He also performs stroboscopy, which is a method of examination…90$180$15K
    99205The provider sees a new patient for an office visit or other outpatient visit involving evaluation and management. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making, and/or the provider…60$170$10.8K
    31575The provider uses a flexible laryngoscope to look inside the larynx, or voice box, to detect the presence of any abnormalities. This code applies to diagnostic services.80$110$9.6K
    92504In this diagnostic procedure, the provider uses a microscope to examine the ears of a patient. He may also sometimes examine the patient’s nose for direct visualization to help with diagnosis…360$30$9.2K

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    Medicare: Competitive Analysis & Benchmarks

    How this provider's Medicare billing volume and revenue compare to other providers nationally and within its state, across 18 CPT/HCPCS codes.

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    Full comparison — all codes billed, vs. state median

    18 rows

    CPT/HCPCS CodeRankProvider CountMedian ClaimsAvg PaidAverage Revenue
    992142,31037,970120$90$23.2K
    31231854070$100$20.1K
    315795212070$150$16.9K
    992153,29315,36050$130$14.4K
    312377011040$280$14.3K
    9921327,13234,66080$70$13.2K
    3157516961050$100$7.3K
    992051,5898,36030$170$7.2K
    9920419019,36040$120$7.2K
    30903173020$220$5.3K

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    Related Providers

    Other providers that share a Tax Identification Number (TIN) with Michael Cho, ranked by combined Medicare and Medicaid revenue.

    ProviderStateTaxonomyMedicare RevenueMedicaid Revenue
    Rajiv RathodCAOphthalmology Physician$4.3M$670.6K
    Esther KimCARetina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician$4.2M$15.7K
    John HwangCARetina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician$1.9M$1.7M
    Charles EifrigCARetina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician$2.6M$885K
    Gerald HoCARheumatology Physician$2.5M$745.5K
    Kourosh DastgheibCAOphthalmology Physician$210.8K$3.1M
    Chiwai ChanCAInterventional Pain Medicine Physician$857.1K$2.3M
    Randall NguyenCAOphthalmology Physician$2.9M$118.3K
    Sanford ChenCAOphthalmology Physician$2.8M$190
    Roger KornuCARheumatology Physician$2.7M$0

    Nearby Providers

    Other providers in the same ZIP code as Michael Cho, ranked by combined Medicare and Medicaid revenue.

    ProviderStateTaxonomyMedicare RevenueMedicaid Revenue
    Farah AwadallaCADermatology Physician$1.4M$320K
    Michael TruongCAEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician$1.2M$0
    Lynne HungCAClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician$1.1M$0
    California Specialty Surgery Center, LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center$947.8K$0
    Anne LuhanCASurgery Physician$923.1K$0
    Reza AllamehzadehCAInternal Medicine Physician$519.5K$50.3K
    Brian ToyCADermatology Physician$533.3K$0
    Erik PasinCAUrology Physician$484K$0
    Absalom HepnerCANuclear Cardiology Physician$461.7K$2.7K
    Mission Ambulatory Surgicenter Ltd.CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center$451.1K$0

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    References

    1. 1.Medicare Physician & Other Practitioner by Provider and Service. CMS.gov.Provider-level Medicare Part B utilization and payment data.
    2. 2.NPPES NPI Registry. CMS.gov.National Provider Identifier registry used for provider enumeration and taxonomy metadata.

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    Medicare Revenue by CPT/HCPCS Code
    Claims Volume vs. California Distribution
    Michael Cho — 4 of 18 codes billed far more than typical (above p95)
    p5–p95 (all providers)p25–p75MedianThis providerOutlier
    Rank Distribution — California