2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1831203777 MD
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SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio. 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
748
Medicare Part D claims · 196 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$49.8K
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLEVELAND, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 748 claims across 196 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $49.8K across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD filed 748 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLEVELAND, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2006

NPI 1831203777

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

748 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Ohio

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 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).

SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in CLEVELAND, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1831203777. 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.

SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195, with a listed phone of (800) 223-2273. NPI 1831203777 was issued on 08/18/2006. 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 748 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 196 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $105K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195

Provider Details

NPI 1831203777
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUNG HEE LESLIE 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.

CLEVELAND CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
CLEVELAND, OH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 360180

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 SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$49.8K

Largest payer

Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD. To verify SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 748 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.

748
Total Claims
$105K
Total Drug Cost
196
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,950
Total Day Supply
58,121
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$91K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
102
Rosuvastatin Calcium
81
Amlodipine Besylate
51
Lisinopril
50
Losartan Potassium
46
Ezetimibe
41
Repatha Sureclick
Evolocumab
39
Metoprolol Succinate
36
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
29
Hydrochlorothiazide
26

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD's 748 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD's specialty?
SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD wrote 748 Medicare Part D claims totaling $105K in drug costs for 196 beneficiaries.
Where is SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD located?
SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD is located at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195. Phone: (800) 223-2273.
What is SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD's NPI number?
SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831203777, issued on 08/18/2006.
Does SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $91K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD accept Medicare?
SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 748 Part D claims and 196 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD's credentials?
SUNG HEE LESLIE CHO, MD's NPI is 1831203777 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.
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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