Physician Profile
Andrew S. Cho, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cho
Andrew S. Cho, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Los Angeles, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Andrew trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Andrew provided 9,662 services to 5,790 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg, and closure of tear duct opening using plug.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (213) 380-8800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4220 W 3RD ST SUITE 206
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,662 services · 5,790 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
951 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
552 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid | Procedure | 65800 |
550 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
413 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
316 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
166 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva or sclera) | Procedure | 65210 |
85 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
45 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
43 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Andrew S. Cho?
Andrew S. Cho is an eye doctor in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Andrew S. Cho's address?
Andrew S. Cho is listed at 4220 W 3Rd St Suite 206, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Andrew S. Cho?
The number on file is (213) 380-8800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Andrew S. Cho?
Andrew S. Cho's National Provider Identifier is 1225072481. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Andrew S. Cho train?
Andrew S. Cho attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Andrew S. Cho have?
Andrew S. Cho has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Andrew S. Cho perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Andrew S. Cho performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, injection of drug into eye and removal of eye fluid; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Andrew S. Cho's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Andrew S. Cho. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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