Dr Alexander Cho, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Dallas, TX

Dr Alexander Cho, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Dallas, Texas. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Medhealth and his current practice location is 810 N Zang Blvd, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 941-4243.

Dr Alexander Cho is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N2985) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356516793.

Contact Information

Dr Alexander Cho, MD
810 N Zang Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75208-4233
(214) 941-4243
(214) 941-1153

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alexander Cho
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location810 N Zang Blvd, Dallas, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Alexander Cho attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356516793
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2008
  • Last Update Date: 08/03/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022178391
  • Enrollment ID: I20090813000840

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexander Cho such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356516793NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A103350 (California)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 245682-1 (New York)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery N2985 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Dallas Medical CenterDallas, TXHospital
Methodist Charlton Medical CenterDallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medhealth9931001567318

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Alexander Cho allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedhealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912957200
PECOS PAC ID: 9931001567
Enrollment ID: O20040123000832

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Alexander Cho is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Alexander Cho, MD
810 N Zang Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75208-4233

Ph: (214) 941-4243
Dr Alexander Cho, MD
810 N Zang Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75208-4233

Ph: (214) 941-4243

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