Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout CHO
Michael Cho, MD practises otolaryngology in Mission Viejo, CA. Michael is a 2001 graduate of University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. Michael is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology (ent).
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Common questions
What is Dr. Cho's specialty?
Dr. Cho is an otolaryngology in Mission Viejo, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cho?
Dr. Cho is listed at 26726 CROWN VALLEY PKWY #200, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cho?
The number on file is (949) 364-4361. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cho's NPI number?
Dr. Cho's National Provider Identifier is 1750313508. 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
What is Dr. Cho's medical education?
Dr. Cho attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cho been practising?
Dr. Cho has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cho known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cho performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope and repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Cho confirmed this information?
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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (949) 364-4361
- Email not available
Practice Locations
26726 CROWN VALLEY PKWY #200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,315 services · 2,510 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
656 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
175 |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
70 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
66 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
54 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
32 |
| Complex control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30903 |
15 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
262 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
13 |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
368 |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Mission Viejo 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.