2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1780833889 MONIQUE CHO
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MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO

Nephrology Physician in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. 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
113
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.0664/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 113 claims across 25 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.0664/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.0664 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 113 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO 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).

MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2008

NPI 1780833889

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

113 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

92.0664/100 8.966400000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Nephrology Physician share within Utah

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.0664/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 92.0664/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.1%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 92.0664/100 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).

MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MONIQUE CHO. NPI: 1780833889. 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.

MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MONIQUE CHO credentials at 50 N MEDICAL DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84132, with a listed phone of (801) 581-6709. NPI 1780833889 was issued on 09/12/2008. 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 113 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count. 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 92.0664/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.5753), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132

Provider Details

NPI 1780833889
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MONIQUE CHO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/12/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.0664
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.5753
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO 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.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 113 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.

113
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
299
Total Day Supply
8,883
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Spironolactone
19
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
16
Lisinopril
14
Calcitriol
13

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's 113 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Utah

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's specialty?
MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Credentials: MONIQUE CHO.
How much does MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO wrote 113 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
What is MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's Medicare quality score?
MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.0664/100 (Quality: 85.5753). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO located?
MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO is located at 50 N MEDICAL DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84132. Phone: (801) 581-6709.
What is MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's NPI number?
MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780833889, issued on 09/12/2008.
Does MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spironolactone, Farxiga, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO accept Medicare?
MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO appears in CMS Medicare data with 113 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's credentials?
MONIQUE CHO, MONIQUE CHO's NPI is 1780833889 with credentials MONIQUE CHO. 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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