Dr Michael Dong Cho, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Seattle, WA

Dr Michael Dong Cho, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Seattle, Washington. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington and his current practice location is 201 16th Ave E, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 326-3000.

Dr Michael Dong Cho is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60074663) 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 1013116722.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Dong Cho, MD
201 16th Ave E,
Seattle, WA 98112-5226
(206) 326-3000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Dong Cho
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience18 Years
Location201 16th Ave E, Seattle, Washington
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 Michael Dong Cho attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013116722
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123296027
  • Enrollment ID: I20110720000374

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Dong Cho such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013116722NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology MD60074663 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington90320225791482

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 Michael Dong Cho allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396810701
PECOS PAC ID: 9032022579
Enrollment ID: O20031112000454

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 Michael Dong 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 Michael Dong Cho, MD
201 16th Ave E,
Seattle, WA 98112-5226

Ph: (206) 326-3000
Dr Michael Dong Cho, MD
201 16th Ave E,
Seattle, WA 98112-5226

Ph: (206) 326-3000

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