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Dr. John Cho, MD

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Dr. John Cho, MD

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

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    Who is Dr. Cho, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Englewood Cliffs, NJ?

    Dr. John Cho, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Englewood Cliffs, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cho graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine. Dr. Cho is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cho’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cho’s office at (201) 568-3600.

    Where did Dr. Cho go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medic | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine

    Is Dr. Cho board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Cho, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Cho speak?

    Dr. Cho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cho typically treat?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cho diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cho. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83891: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications

    What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cho typically perform?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cho performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cho. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Does Dr. Cho accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 568-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cho accept in Englewood Cliffs, NJ?

    Dr. Cho in Englewood Cliffs, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • GEICO

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • The Travelers Companies

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cho's office located?

    Dr. John Cho's Primary Practice

    385 Sylvan Ave Ste 23

    Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

    (201) 568-3600

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    Dr. John Cho's Practice 2

    144 State Route 34

    Matawan, NJ 07747

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    Dr. John Cho's Practice 3

    2 -22 Banta Pl

    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. John Cho?

    Dr. Cho has appointments available at his Englewood Cliffs, NJ office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 9 reviews

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    Office Experience

    98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    97% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. John Cho an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Cho has been rated and reviewed by 9 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Cho, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Cho's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417111600.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cho?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cho

    What is Dr. John Cho's specialty?

    Dr. Cho is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

    What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?

    Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches.

    Is Dr. John Cho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Cho is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. John Cho accepting new patients in Englewood Cliffs, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. John Cho is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Cho offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cho, or call (201) 568-3600 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Cho?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cho, or call (201) 568-3600 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Cho's office located?

    Dr. Cho's offices are located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Matawan, NJ, and Fair Lawn, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Cho have?

    Dr. John Cho is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.