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- 1541 Riverboat Center Dr, Joliet, IL 60431
About Dr. Cho
Luke S. Cho, MD is a healthcare provider in Joliet, IL specializing in urology. Luke trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Luke provided 8,543 services to 5,195 patients. The services billed most often include automated urinalysis test, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1669400933.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (815) 409-4718
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1541 RIVERBOAT CENTER DR
Joliet, IL 60431
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,543 services · 5,195 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
1,157 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
746 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
151 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
65 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Other procedure on male genital system | Procedure | 55899 |
33 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
28 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
26 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
25 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
22 | More often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 6
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cho?
Dr. Cho is an urologist in Joliet, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cho's address?
Dr. Cho is listed at 1541 Riverboat Center Dr, Joliet, IL 60431. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cho?
The number on file is (815) 409-4718. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cho?
Dr. Cho's National Provider Identifier is 1669400933. 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 Dr. Cho train?
Dr. Cho attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cho have?
Dr. Cho has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cho perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cho performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent and ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cho's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cho. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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