Active NPI 1811002348 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mickey Seong Koo Cho , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • San Antonio, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mickey Cho, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in San Antonio, TX. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1999, Dr. Cho delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2829 BABCOCK RD STE 700.

Dr. Cho is affiliated with The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2829 Babcock Rd Ste 700

San Antonio, TX 782296015

Telephone 2108045400

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, Llp Facility NPI 1457429375

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +3.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

166 Specialists

Practicing in San Antonio, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cho (27 Years) 27 Yrs

San Antonio Specialty Average (23.7 Years) 23.7 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,058	309	$25.00	$0.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	377	306	$262.00	$122.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	337	248	$178.25	$86.96
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	281	199	$89.00	$35.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	189	119	$84.00	$32.99
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	168	132	$153.17	$54.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	158	158	$400.00	$159.28
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	105	67	$102.00	$38.86
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	97	79	$511.51	$102.15
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	79	67	$90.00	$35.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$262.00	$107.35
26055 Incision of tendon covering	61	34	$2670.00	$186.83
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	55	51	$419.44	$84.35
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	53	51	$176.00	$54.77
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	38	36	$148.00	$49.93
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	38	34	$204.95	$83.44
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	35	30	$90.00	$31.12
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	28	24	$25.00	$22.64
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	26	23	$169.00	$82.23
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	25	25	$4061.00	$756.77
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	25	22	$2603.12	$499.64
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	22	20	$341.82	$109.28
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	22	22	$3594.00	$376.16
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	20	19	$134.55	$47.80
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	19	19	$7189.00	$1388.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,718	258	$25.00	$1.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	411	297	$262.00	$122.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	327	242	$178.00	$85.88
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	270	158	$84.00	$33.30
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	232	169	$89.00	$35.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	183	183	$400.00	$160.67
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	154	102	$140.06	$48.81
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	147	89	$102.00	$39.17
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	97	81	$90.00	$36.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	90	$262.00	$107.51
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	76	67	$547.92	$106.47
26055 Incision of tendon covering	69	34	$2670.00	$184.14
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	64	54	$452.09	$88.88
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	54	53	$176.00	$56.60
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	49	40	$90.00	$31.58
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	43	37	$148.00	$51.53
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	36	34	$169.00	$84.00
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	34	32	$25.00	$22.79
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	29	28	$317.66	$105.26
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	19	19	$2503.00	$459.93
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	17	17	$3594.00	$385.16
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	17	17	$4061.00	$785.99
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	15	14	$2500.00	$361.78
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	15	14	$7189.00	$1394.26
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	15	$5205.00	$1034.30
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	13	12	$2093.00	$278.07
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	11	11	$2892.00	$533.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,339	209	$25.00	$1.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	369	259	$178.00	$87.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	234	201	$262.00	$121.91
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	225	134	$84.00	$33.76
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	185	133	$89.00	$35.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	158	$262.00	$105.96
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	139	80	$102.00	$39.73
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	126	80	$140.44	$48.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	108	108	$400.00	$160.89
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	97	84	$90.00	$36.26
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	62	55	$485.87	$98.75
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	55	49	$90.00	$31.31
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	50	40	$453.56	$92.60
26055 Incision of tendon covering	46	27	$2670.00	$202.74
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	44	42	$176.00	$56.64
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	39	33	$169.00	$78.18
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	37	31	$25.00	$21.09
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	32	29	$246.75	$87.65
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	26	23	$148.00	$48.69
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	18	17	$2642.06	$429.95
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	17	16	$4061.00	$774.12
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$500.00	$189.93
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	15	15	$3594.00	$386.46
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$7189.00	$1379.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,023	172	$25.00	$1.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	501	295	$178.00	$88.21
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	235	131	$84.00	$33.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	210	210	$262.00	$107.60
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	177	122	$89.00	$35.33
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	144	78	$102.00	$39.33
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	112	68	$132.51	$45.41
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	110	39	$96.00	$25.68
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	58	48	$90.00	$34.49
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	51	46	$477.75	$100.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	44	$262.00	$126.50
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	42	30	$90.00	$31.33
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	39	29	$169.00	$83.91
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	38	28	$25.00	$20.40
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	36	26	$89.00	$21.24
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	36	33	$176.00	$56.72
26055 Incision of tendon covering	34	19	$2670.00	$192.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$400.00	$159.41
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	30	26	$404.03	$82.67
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	24	23	$7189.00	$1382.15
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	22	19	$2434.95	$474.92
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	21	18	$241.71	$87.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$500.00	$185.74
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	19	18	$148.00	$51.58
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	16	11	$43.50	$9.65
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	15	14	$4061.00	$781.01
Q4022 Cast supplies, short arm splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	14	13	$16.00	$12.73
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	14	13	$3594.00	$389.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	764	119	$24.94	$1.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	363	239	$178.00	$73.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	147	$262.00	$105.99
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	135	92	$89.00	$33.93
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	121	82	$83.67	$31.99
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	89	48	$102.00	$37.35
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	76	53	$131.83	$48.76
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	64	51	$89.33	$34.56
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	47	22	$96.00	$24.34
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	39	33	$159.38	$62.58
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	35	24	$90.00	$30.08
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	33	27	$25.00	$20.16
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	32	27	$169.00	$84.09
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	32	30	$146.06	$54.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	31	$494.33	$196.68
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	14	$119.00	$43.82
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	27	19	$89.00	$20.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$262.00	$107.26
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	12	11	$4061.00	$828.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	362	77	$25.00	$1.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	233	151	$176.95	$71.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	149	149	$255.36	$103.92
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	102	60	$84.00	$29.00
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	94	30	$96.00	$26.04
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	83	41	$102.00	$35.06
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	82	57	$89.00	$32.01
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	48	26	$89.00	$22.05
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	38	33	$90.00	$32.26
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	35	30	$129.00	$49.96
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	33	26	$88.70	$28.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	28	25	$158.57	$59.94
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	25	21	$137.76	$51.72
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	22	19	$25.00	$19.73
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	20	18	$169.00	$84.11
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	17	$500.00	$199.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$106.00	$43.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	22	$124.00	$63.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$184.00	$104.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$180.24	$101.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	16	$120.00	$70.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX M2288

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License TX M2288

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp

2829 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 782296015

Phone: 2108045400

Secondary Practice Locations

601 Creekside Xing Ste 106

New Braunfels, TX 781304093

Phone: 2108045400

5000 Schertz Pkwy Ste 600

Schertz, TX 781541457

Phone: 2108045400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 14, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #M2288 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location March 25, 2019

Registered at 2829 BABCOCK RD STE 700, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782296015 (Tel: 2108045400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 25, 2019

Registered at 400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782166991 (Tel: 2108045416)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 25, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #M2288 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active November 24, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 24, 2015

Registered at 7500 BARLITE BLVD STE 311, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782241363 (Tel: 2105985605)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 24, 2015

Registered at 7500 BARLITE BLVD STE 311, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782241363 (Tel: 2105985605)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 24, 2015

Recorded as MICKEY CHO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 24, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #M2288 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811002348

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 21, 2006

Last Update: May 14, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300

San Antonio, TX 782166991

Phone: 2108045416

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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