2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1649360280 M.D.
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KATHIE CHO, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in RICHMOND, Virginia. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 567 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.2306/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$72.15
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KATHIE CHO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.2306/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,838 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.2306/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

76 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

KATHIE CHO, M.D. 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 KATHIE CHO, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2006

NPI 1649360280

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,838 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

76.2306/100 6.869399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.2306/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 76.2306/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.2%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 76.2306/100 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).

KATHIE CHO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1250 E MARSHALL ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23298, with a listed phone of (804) 828-5325. NPI 1649360280 was issued on 10/13/2006. 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 3,838 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 567 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $345K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%. 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 76.2306/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.5816, Cost 56.1869), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1250 E MARSHALL ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298

Provider Details

NPI 1649360280
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.2306
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.5816
Quality
56.1869
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHIE CHO, M.D. 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.

MCV ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS
RICHMOND, VA

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 KATHIE CHO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$72

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KATHIE CHO, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,838 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.

3,838
Total Claims
$345K
Total Drug Cost
567
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,350
Total Day Supply
243,738
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$249K
Generic Drug Cost
$92K
Opioid Claims
148 (3.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
87% female / 13% male
Age Distribution
<65: 90, 65-74: 290, 75-84: 158, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHIE CHO, M.D. 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
262
Amlodipine Besylate
176
Atorvastatin Calcium
168
Losartan Potassium
137
Hydrochlorothiazide
104
Omeprazole
102
Levothyroxine Sodium
101
Lisinopril
77
Pravastatin Sodium
77
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
72

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How KATHIE CHO, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s 3,838 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s specialty?
KATHIE CHO, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KATHIE CHO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHIE CHO, M.D. wrote 3,838 Medicare Part D claims totaling $345K in drug costs for 567 beneficiaries.
What is KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KATHIE CHO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.2306/100 (Quality: 64.5816, Cost: 56.1869). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHIE CHO, M.D. located?
KATHIE CHO, M.D. is located at 1250 E MARSHALL ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23298. Phone: (804) 828-5325.
What is KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s NPI number?
KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649360280, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does KATHIE CHO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $249K in brand drug costs.
Does KATHIE CHO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHIE CHO, M.D. had 148 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHIE CHO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHIE CHO, M.D. accept Medicare?
KATHIE CHO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,838 Part D claims and 567 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s credentials?
KATHIE CHO, M.D.'s NPI is 1649360280 with credentials M.D.. 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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