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Dr. Edward Cho, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cho, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Edward Cho, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Cho is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cho’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cho’s office at (323) 409-7556.

    What languages does Dr. Cho speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cho treat?

    As a Internist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Acute Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Sudden heart failure
    • Acute congestive heart failure
    • Sudden cardiac decompensation
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Orthostatic Hypotension
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Orthostatic hypotension
    • Postural Hypotension
    • Dizziness on Standing
    • Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I951: Orthostatic hypotension

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
    • Alcohol dependence withdrawal
    • Alcohol detox

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Cho perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edward Cho may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cho's office.

    Does Dr. Cho accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 409-7556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cho accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Cho in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Scan Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Cho's office located?

    Dr. Edward Cho's Primary Practice

    1200 N State St Ste A7D

    Los Angeles, CA 90089

    (323) 409-7556

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    What is Dr. Cho's NPI number?An 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 1841759743.

    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. Edward Cho's specialty?

    Dr. Cho is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Cho to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cho is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Edward Cho accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Edward Cho offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (323) 409-7556 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Cho?

    Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (323) 409-7556 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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