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ESTHER CHO, DDS

Endodontics in FULLERTON, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
27
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Endodontics avg: 116
Industry payments
$125
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ESTHER CHO, DDS is a Endodontics ([object Object]) practicing in FULLERTON, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 27 claims across 22 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $125 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ESTHER CHO, DDS filed 27 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FULLERTON, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ESTHER CHO, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/03/2006

NPI 1881773315

Primary specialty

Endodontics

Mid-sized

5,856 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

27 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 116

Specialty distribution in California

How Endodontics compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Endodontics share within California

1. Endodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endodontics share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endodontics ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ESTHER CHO, DDS is a Endodontics provider practicing in FULLERTON, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1881773315. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ESTHER CHO, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 138 W AMERIGE AVE, FULLERTON, CA, 92832, with a listed phone of (714) 361-2600. NPI 1881773315 was issued on 11/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 27 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $146 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Endodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,856 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 116 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

138 W AMERIGE AVE
FULLERTON, CA 92832

Provider Details

NPI 1881773315
Specialty Endodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/03/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ESTHER CHO, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

Align Technology, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ESTHER CHO, DDS. To verify ESTHER CHO, DDS's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

27
Total Claims
$146
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
27
Total Day Supply
214
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$146
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Endodontics Overview

How ESTHER CHO, DDS fits within the Endodontics landscape nationally.

5,856
Endodontics Providers in US
53
States with Endodontics
116
Avg Claims per Provider

ESTHER CHO, DDS's 27 claims are below the specialty average of 116.

Nearby Endodontics Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHO.

Compare Endodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESTHER CHO, DDS's specialty?
ESTHER CHO, DDS specializes in Endodontics and practices in FULLERTON, California. Credentials: DDS.
How much does ESTHER CHO, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ESTHER CHO, DDS wrote 27 Medicare Part D claims totaling $146 in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is ESTHER CHO, DDS located?
ESTHER CHO, DDS is located at 138 W AMERIGE AVE, FULLERTON, CA, 92832. Phone: (714) 361-2600.
What is ESTHER CHO, DDS's NPI number?
ESTHER CHO, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881773315, issued on 11/03/2006.
How many Endodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 5,856 Endodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Endodontics provider writes 116 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ESTHER CHO, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ESTHER CHO, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ESTHER CHO, DDS accept Medicare?
ESTHER CHO, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 27 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ESTHER CHO, DDS's credentials?
ESTHER CHO, DDS's NPI is 1881773315 with credentials DDS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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