Active NPI 1669400933 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Luke S Cho , MD

Urology • Joliet, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Luke Cho, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Joliet, IL. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Cho delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1541 RIVERBOAT CENTER DR.

Dr. Cho is affiliated with Uropartners Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include automated urinalysis test, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1541 Riverboat Center Dr

Joliet, IL 604319341

Telephone 8154094718

Fax 8157413263

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Uropartners Llc Facility NPI 1396758553

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Joliet, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +0.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Joliet, IL (663 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

54.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cho (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Joliet Specialty Average (29.1 Years) 29.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,894	966	$20.00	$2.20
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	1,716	988	$50.00	$16.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,261	734	$228.06	$125.81
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	1,157	708	$100.00	$10.86
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	746	479	$20.00	$8.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	520	434	$163.00	$88.86
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	171	56	$128.53	$64.55
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	151	132	$930.00	$230.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	139	139	$302.00	$165.33
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	117	110	$260.00	$133.53
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	89	55	$140.00	$80.38
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	74	37	$154.00	$49.54
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	65	52	$560.00	$42.86
J1335 Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg	59	28	$120.00	$11.08
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	58	46	$580.00	$24.38
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	56	38	$90.00	$14.33
97032 Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes	45	11	$70.00	$11.44
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	34	18	$160.00	$33.41
55899 Other procedure on male genital system	33	33	$1240.00	$260.97
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	30	28	$590.00	$142.86
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	28	20	$2140.00	$129.22
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	27	17	$340.00	$60.59
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	26	23	$240.00	$9.03
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	25	24	$1130.00	$313.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	20	$103.00	$55.22
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	22	19	$1800.00	$426.18
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$1010.00	$251.05
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	18	14	$1330.00	$143.85
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	16	13	$1960.00	$371.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	4,030	28	$15.09	$6.24
87798 Detection test for organism	2,679	153	$94.41	$34.38
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,879	916	$16.70	$2.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,241	714	$202.99	$127.46
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	1,152	702	$84.49	$10.57
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	793	499	$19.33	$8.40
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	432	336	$78.32	$18.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	426	374	$142.62	$90.48
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	233	57	$109.91	$65.11
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	207	153	$94.41	$34.39
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	207	153	$94.41	$34.39
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	207	153	$94.41	$34.39
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	148	115	$43.18	$7.91
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	131	115	$742.44	$238.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	110	110	$286.54	$166.42
J1335 Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg	94	35	$141.06	$13.31
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	73	54	$133.70	$83.03
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	73	60	$55.48	$18.02
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	63	25	$220.00	$39.67
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	55	25	$124.00	$30.88
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	54	51	$267.87	$8.37
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	51	44	$397.65	$24.90
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	51	51	$249.41	$136.66
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	50	50	$659.20	$35.95
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	49	35	$28.00	$7.33
87088 Bacterial urine culture	44	33	$37.00	$7.93
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	41	33	$299.76	$70.65
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	40	40	$37.27	$18.92
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	36	27	$1155.83	$393.83
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	33	30	$444.55	$144.07
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	33	25	$369.33	$38.49
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	32	25	$525.50	$61.30
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	31	31	$1054.19	$352.28
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	29	27	$1498.62	$141.48
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	29	24	$65.86	$14.14
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	28	28	$191.07	$88.01
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	28	28	$669.50	$255.33
A4648 Tissue marker, implantable, any type, each	26	13	$684.62	$147.60
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	23	23	$2843.48	$379.44
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	23	23	$597.39	$188.91
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	22	22	$884.77	$322.43
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	22	11	$163.64	$33.00
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	22	20	$1950.00	$430.83
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	18	$317.67	$181.04
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	15	14	$1132.00	$125.79
55899 Other procedure on male genital system	14	14	$1085.71	$281.65
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	14	14	$3530.00	$869.41
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	13	13	$22.00	$3.11
55874 Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate	13	13	$9369.23	$3115.66
55876 Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy	13	13	$660.00	$81.02
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	12	11	$1302.00	$381.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	2,915	21	$11.00	$6.05
87798 Detection test for organism	2,314	139	$88.00	$34.58
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,855	901	$15.00	$2.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,192	701	$192.14	$127.47
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	1,128	681	$77.00	$10.36
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	770	494	$19.00	$2.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	538	460	$132.00	$90.41
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	529	365	$77.00	$18.08
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	246	177	$45.00	$7.94
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	178	139	$88.00	$34.69
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	178	139	$88.00	$34.69
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	178	139	$88.00	$34.69
J1335 Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg	170	71	$150.00	$19.35
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	157	137	$660.00	$231.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	131	131	$275.00	$166.90
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	123	45	$220.00	$34.94
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	111	76	$130.00	$73.05
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	102	68	$28.00	$7.39
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	94	75	$55.00	$18.16
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	91	87	$200.00	$104.87
87088 Bacterial urine culture	89	60	$37.00	$8.00
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	89	41	$124.00	$28.00
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	77	64	$302.00	$69.59
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	75	75	$33.00	$19.10
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	73	15	$1300.00	$171.94
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	62	50	$390.00	$144.24
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	54	50	$280.00	$25.35
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	52	39	$62.69	$61.69
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	42	24	$165.00	$33.42
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	41	35	$55.00	$14.41
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	41	40	$22.00	$3.08
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	39	37	$556.00	$244.36
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	39	37	$434.00	$59.00
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	39	36	$3000.00	$371.31
A4648 Tissue marker, implantable, any type, each	38	19	$550.00	$148.55
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	36	35	$275.00	$7.30
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	33	17	$242.00	$72.77
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	31	21	$358.00	$43.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$198.32	$113.39
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	31	30	$715.00	$32.48
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	29	29	$1000.00	$364.84
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	27	26	$1210.00	$144.94
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	27	21	$1000.00	$392.66
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	25	20	$16.00	$7.98
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	19	$248.00	$138.90
55874 Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate	19	19	$9800.00	$3233.44
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	19	18	$750.00	$72.69
55876 Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy	19	19	$660.00	$81.31
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	17	13	$260.00	$133.06
52234 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm	15	11	$1182.00	$200.46
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	13	12	$715.00	$326.45
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	13	12	$2100.00	$399.65
53854 Destruction of prostate tissue accessed through urethra using radiofrequency generated water vapor heat therapy	11	11	$7150.00	$1769.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	2,900	22	$11.00	$5.90
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,629	778	$15.00	$2.25
87798 Detection test for organism	1,627	91	$88.00	$35.09
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	931	559	$77.00	$10.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	881	534	$192.00	$131.72
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	692	449	$19.00	$3.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	594	481	$132.00	$92.18
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	472	300	$77.00	$18.30
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	231	150	$130.00	$74.65
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	174	128	$45.00	$8.07
J1335 Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg	160	64	$150.00	$28.89
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	155	147	$660.00	$230.82
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	145	143	$193.88	$106.29
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	125	91	$88.00	$35.09
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	125	91	$88.00	$35.09
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	124	91	$88.00	$35.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	99	99	$275.00	$170.98
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	97	42	$220.00	$36.21
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	96	15	$1300.00	$175.42
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	91	91	$33.00	$19.31
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	78	54	$28.00	$7.48
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	74	58	$55.00	$18.39
87088 Bacterial urine culture	72	48	$37.00	$8.09
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	63	60	$275.00	$7.38
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	59	34	$124.00	$29.45
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	52	25	$165.00	$33.39
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	49	40	$390.00	$141.09
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	46	44	$280.00	$25.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$198.00	$113.16
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	42	30	$302.00	$71.10
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	37	31	$55.00	$14.32
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	36	36	$715.00	$33.79
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	36	36	$556.00	$251.08
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	35	33	$22.00	$3.17
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	34	34	$3000.00	$370.48
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	33	20	$242.00	$74.81
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	33	32	$1210.00	$126.51
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	31	30	$434.00	$58.73
53854 Destruction of prostate tissue accessed through urethra using radiofrequency generated water vapor heat therapy	29	29	$7150.00	$1862.08
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	26	23	$1000.00	$349.82
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	24	24	$660.00	$192.35
A4648 Tissue marker, implantable, any type, each	23	12	$550.00	$156.52
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	23	23	$1000.00	$375.45
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	20	19	$715.00	$320.37
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	20	13	$750.00	$65.21
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	20	19	$358.00	$41.87
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	19	16	$260.00	$118.96
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	18	15	$16.00	$8.08
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	16	$72.00	$22.42
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	16	12	$644.00	$401.52
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	14	14	$4620.00	$587.82
55876 Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy	13	13	$660.00	$80.78
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	13	13	$1050.00	$410.69
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	13	12	$880.00	$211.22
55874 Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate	13	13	$9800.00	$3461.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,395	753	$15.00	$2.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	779	581	$132.00	$76.68
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	738	492	$77.00	$10.54
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	620	412	$19.00	$2.98
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	486	322	$77.00	$18.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	473	342	$192.00	$110.51
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	216	144	$45.00	$7.91
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	144	136	$660.00	$207.88
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	136	132	$187.47	$107.95
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	131	92	$130.00	$75.49
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	130	20	$1300.00	$221.59
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	111	69	$28.00	$7.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	101	$198.00	$111.16
87088 Bacterial urine culture	85	58	$37.00	$8.04
J1335 Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg	81	36	$150.00	$34.32
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	77	54	$55.00	$18.26
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	76	70	$275.00	$8.34
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	62	62	$33.00	$19.25
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	51	24	$220.00	$37.66
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	49	41	$280.00	$25.39
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	45	23	$165.00	$32.28
53854 Destruction of prostate tissue accessed through urethra using radiofrequency generated water vapor heat therapy	41	40	$7150.00	$1800.15
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	41	37	$55.00	$14.44
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	36	18	$124.00	$30.32
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	34	34	$660.00	$161.68
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	34	34	$715.00	$34.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$275.00	$170.22
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	33	27	$16.00	$7.57
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	30	28	$22.00	$3.15
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	29	24	$302.00	$71.63
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	29	16	$750.00	$69.83
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	26	24	$390.00	$148.20
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	24	24	$1050.00	$385.42
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	24	16	$242.00	$74.20
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	22	22	$72.00	$23.82
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$556.00	$260.40
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	20	15	$260.00	$143.45
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	20	19	$1210.00	$117.48
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	19	$434.00	$60.21
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	20	20	$3000.00	$361.76
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	17	15	$1000.00	$146.98
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	15	12	$644.00	$398.23
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	14	13	$715.00	$272.28
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	13	13	$2100.00	$402.05
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	12	12	$4620.00	$627.75
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	11	11	$2670.00	$908.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,531	774	$15.00	$2.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	882	625	$132.00	$78.22
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	882	537	$77.00	$13.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	572	393	$192.00	$114.14
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	563	364	$19.00	$2.94
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	467	301	$76.91	$19.95
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	242	173	$45.00	$8.69
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	161	153	$660.00	$183.52
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	151	103	$130.00	$76.34
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	139	137	$187.00	$107.51
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	121	19	$1300.00	$225.90
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	114	84	$28.00	$7.45
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	114	109	$275.00	$7.83
87088 Bacterial urine culture	107	77	$37.00	$8.74
J1335 Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg	96	40	$150.00	$46.85
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	96	59	$55.00	$20.03
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	89	88	$660.00	$146.26
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	89	88	$715.00	$36.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$198.00	$113.34
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	63	62	$882.14	$375.26
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	49	39	$55.00	$17.62
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	47	26	$165.00	$32.68
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	45	22	$220.00	$38.08
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	42	38	$390.00	$135.87
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	40	35	$72.00	$24.03
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	40	40	$33.00	$20.03
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	40	32	$280.00	$26.78
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	38	13	$242.00	$72.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$275.00	$174.58
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	35	35	$22.00	$3.45
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	29	22	$1000.00	$141.67
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	28	23	$1210.00	$134.59
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	27	27	$556.00	$269.33
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	27	27	$1000.00	$359.98
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	23	13	$124.00	$30.57
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	22	22	$2670.00	$888.62
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	21	21	$4620.00	$619.37
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	20	18	$302.00	$71.07
87185 Detection of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	19	16	$27.00	$5.16
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	18	18	$2994.67	$400.26
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	18	18	$16.00	$8.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	15	$258.00	$153.97
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	13	$434.00	$60.34
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	13	12	$260.00	$143.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,409	753	$15.00	$2.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,061	680	$132.00	$76.41
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	808	520	$77.00	$16.91
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	489	297	$19.00	$2.94
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	381	232	$77.00	$22.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	336	250	$192.00	$112.79
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	197	136	$130.00	$73.96
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	180	134	$45.00	$9.76
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	143	128	$660.00	$164.56
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	122	119	$187.00	$106.64
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	84	14	$1300.00	$214.84
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	82	67	$28.00	$8.34
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	73	52	$55.00	$22.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$198.00	$114.45
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	68	64	$275.00	$8.44
87088 Bacterial urine culture	67	59	$37.00	$9.79
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	52	35	$280.00	$18.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$275.00	$168.96
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	41	20	$220.00	$38.06
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	39	18	$165.00	$32.34
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	37	37	$660.00	$116.20
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	37	37	$715.00	$35.56
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	35	35	$33.00	$22.26
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	35	31	$22.00	$2.45
J1335 Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg	34	16	$150.00	$61.66
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	33	26	$1283.33	$143.11
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	32	15	$11.00	$1.51
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	29	11	$124.00	$30.27
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	28	28	$390.00	$102.05
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	25	19	$302.00	$72.23
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	25	25	$556.00	$267.34
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	25	25	$2670.00	$882.22
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	22	17	$55.00	$21.55
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	21	21	$3000.00	$446.61
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	19	19	$1000.00	$339.64
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	18	18	$825.00	$348.92
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	17	16	$16.00	$9.77
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	15	15	$72.00	$22.65
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	14	12	$242.00	$72.11
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	13	12	$880.00	$211.29
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	12	12	$4620.00	$611.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$248.00	$140.57
87185 Detection of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	11	11	$27.00	$5.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$104.00	$26.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,387	733	$15.00	$3.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,093	675	$132.00	$76.31
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	895	553	$77.00	$20.81
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	434	270	$19.00	$2.94
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	331	208	$77.00	$24.67
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	209	126	$130.00	$74.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	160	$192.00	$112.65
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	163	114	$45.00	$10.85
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	150	136	$660.00	$170.73
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	137	132	$187.00	$106.59
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	108	17	$1300.00	$209.14
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	101	38	$11.00	$1.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	97	$198.00	$113.71
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	76	50	$28.00	$9.27
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	69	47	$55.00	$24.73
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	64	30	$220.00	$36.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$275.00	$173.21
87088 Bacterial urine culture	55	39	$37.00	$10.88
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	52	40	$280.00	$17.98
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	51	49	$275.00	$8.61
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	49	25	$368.00	$39.85
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	42	39	$434.00	$62.54
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	37	26	$55.00	$26.20
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	37	36	$390.00	$98.47
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	35	29	$72.00	$21.17
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	34	13	$242.00	$56.56
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	34	33	$556.00	$259.39
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	32	31	$3000.00	$506.32
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	32	17	$165.00	$34.37
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	30	17	$651.73	$61.06
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	30	30	$33.00	$24.73
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	27	26	$2670.00	$885.50
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	24	18	$248.00	$67.12
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	24	19	$16.00	$5.71
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	23	20	$1210.00	$124.33
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	20	20	$715.00	$242.98
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	18	14	$358.00	$42.97
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	17	16	$880.00	$211.50
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	17	17	$22.00	$2.66
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	15	14	$2100.00	$426.03
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	15	15	$715.00	$36.83
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	15	15	$1000.00	$333.89
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	14	14	$660.00	$118.58
87185 Detection of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	12	11	$27.00	$6.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-30

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License IL 036117126

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

036117126 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

4632039 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Uropartners Llc

1401 Lakewood Dr, Morris, IL 604503352

Phone: 8154094930

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

15 Associated Practitioners

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Elizabeth Bean , PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Gregory Lewis , MD

Urology

NPI 1023098910

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sandeep Sawhney , MD

Urology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Peter Tek , DO

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 25, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 25, 2012

Registered at 1541 RIVERBOAT CENTER DR, JOLIET, IL 604319341 (Tel: 8154094718)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 25, 2012

Registered at 1541 RIVERBOAT CENTER DR, JOLIET, IL 604319341 (Tel: 8154094718)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 25, 2012

Recorded as LUKE CHO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 25, 2012

Urology (License #036117126 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669400933

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 28, 2006

Last Update: November 30, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1541 Riverboat Center Dr

Joliet, IL 604319341

Phone: 8154094718

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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