2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1184975096 MD
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JOHN CHO, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in HONOLULU, Hawaii. 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
641
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.203/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$601.04
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOHN CHO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.203/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 641 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.203/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
641
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JOHN CHO, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN CHO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOHN CHO, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2012

NPI 1184975096

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

641 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

86.203/100 3.1030000000000086% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Hawaii

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Hawaii

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN CHO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.203/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 86.203/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.2%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 86.203/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JOHN CHO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 888 S KING ST, HONOLULU, HI, 96813, with a listed phone of (808) 522-4530. NPI 1184975096 was issued on 10/02/2012. 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 641 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.203/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.286, Cost 73.7239), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

888 S KING ST
HONOLULU, HI 96813

Provider Details

NPI 1184975096
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/02/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

86.203
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.286
Quality
73.7239
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN CHO, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
HONOLULU, HI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 120022

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 JOHN CHO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$601

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOHN CHO, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 641 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

641
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
904
Total Day Supply
18,795
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
59 (9.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
196

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 121, 75-84: 84, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN CHO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
74
Budesonide
58
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
56
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
43
Gentamicin Sulfate
42
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
41
Azithromycin
36
Ofloxacin
35
Omeprazole
29
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
20

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How JOHN CHO, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN CHO, MD's 641 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Hawaii

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN CHO, MD's specialty?
JOHN CHO, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in HONOLULU, Hawaii. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN CHO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN CHO, MD wrote 641 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN CHO, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOHN CHO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.203/100 (Quality: 80.286, Cost: 73.7239). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN CHO, MD located?
JOHN CHO, MD is located at 888 S KING ST, HONOLULU, HI, 96813. Phone: (808) 522-4530.
What is JOHN CHO, MD's NPI number?
JOHN CHO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184975096, issued on 10/02/2012.
Does JOHN CHO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN CHO, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN CHO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN CHO, MD had 59 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN CHO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN CHO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Budesonide, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN CHO, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN CHO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 641 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN CHO, MD's credentials?
JOHN CHO, MD's NPI is 1184975096 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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