Dr Andrew S Cho, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA

Dr Andrew S Cho, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Los Angeles, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Serrano Eye Center Medical Group and his current practice location is 4220 W 3rd St, Suite 206, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (213) 380-8800.

Dr Andrew S Cho is licensed to practice in California (license number A61194) 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 1225072481.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew S Cho, MD
4220 W 3rd St, Suite 206,
Los Angeles, CA 90020-3450
(213) 380-8800
(213) 381-7474

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew S Cho
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience29 Years
Location4220 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, California
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 Andrew S Cho attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225072481
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294814471
  • Enrollment ID: I20120222000860

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew S Cho such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225072481NPI-NPPES
00A611940MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A61194 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Serrano Eye Center Medical Group82241174033

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 Andrew S Cho allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSerrano Eye Center Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851332241
PECOS PAC ID: 8224117403
Enrollment ID: O20080430000316

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 Andrew S 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 Andrew S Cho, MD
4220 W 3rd St, Suite 206,
Los Angeles, CA 90020-3450

Ph: (213) 380-8800
Dr Andrew S Cho, MD
4220 W 3rd St, Suite 206,
Los Angeles, CA 90020-3450

Ph: (213) 380-8800

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