SUNG CHO Review - (VASCULAR SURGERY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for SUNG CHO.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about SUNG CHO
In the briefest summary, SUNG CHO is a specialist in VASCULAR SURGERY. Other specialties include DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, GENERAL SURGERY, and PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE. SUNG CHO attended TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1997. He maintains 2 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 1 medical organization (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1710065826What is this page all about?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") compiles and distributes more than 17 tables of data on medical professionals on a sporadic basis. Some of the tables contain more than a million records which makes it very difficult to manage them. There is a lot of information to pour through when trying to understand SUNG CHO. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the SUNG CHO does, their affiliations and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: Specialities, Ratings, Office Locations, Affiliations, and Other Doctors.
Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
SUNG CHO is a specialist in VASCULAR SURGERY. Other specialties include DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, GENERAL SURGERY, and PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE.
VASCULAR SURGERY: A vascular surgeon has expertise in the diagnosis and management of patients with disorders of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems, excluding vessels of the brain and the heart. Certified Vascular Surgeons have significant experience in providing comprehensive care to patients with all types of vascular disease, including diagnosis, medical treatment and reconstructive vascular surgical and endovascular techniques. Common interventions performed by vascular surgeons include the opening of... (more information)
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY: Radiologists review and interpret x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans and other types of imaging tests. However, there are some imaging tests that radiologists typically do not review. Cardiologists usually review their own echocardiograms and stress tests and Ob/Gyns usually review their own ultrasounds. Like Pathologists, Radiologists often do not directly interact with patients. Typically a technician performs the scan for the radiologist to review. (more information)
GENERAL SURGERY: Most surgeons begin their training as general surgeons, then can sub-specialize or stay general surgeons. General surgeons perform gall bladder removals, hernia repairs, and some breast and skin surgery. (more information)
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), also known as peripheral vascular disease or peripheral artery disease, is plaque buildup in your leg arteries that carry oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from your heart to your arms and legs. Shaped like hollow tubes, arteries have a smooth lining that prevents blood from clotting and promotes steady blood flow. When you have peripheral artery disease, plaque (made of fat, cholesterol and other substances) that forms gradually inside your artery walls slowly na... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for SUNG CHO
MIPS is an acronym for Merit-Based Incentive Payment System. Authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reaouthorization Act of 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") developed MIPS to reward clinicians for the value of care they provide rather than the volume of care, quality over quantity. The MIPS final score determines a provider's Medicare Part B payment adjustments. MIPS also created a means for consumers to rank providers.
MIPS scores are calculated using four performance categories, quality, cost, improvement activities, and promotion of interoperability. Higher scores are better. The highest final MIPS score is 100.
No MIPS Scores are available for SUNG CHO.
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
There is no measure or activity data for SUNG CHO.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for SUNG CHO
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for SUNG CHO.
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
925-295-4000
901 NEVIN AVE
RICHMOND, CA 94801
510-307-1500
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for SUNG CHO
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Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in VASCULAR SURGERY that are similar to SUNG CHO
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