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Dr. Nam Cho, MD, PHD

San Jose, CA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Cho, Radiation Oncologist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Nam Cho, MD, PHD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Cho is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cho’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cho’s office at (650) 723-6661.

    What languages does Dr. Cho speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Cho typically treat?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Vaccine Safety Counseling
    • Vaccine Safety
    • Immunization Advice
    • Vaccine Information Session
    • Vaccine Side Effects Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7185: Encounter for immunization safety counseling

    Also known as:

    • Past Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
    • History of biologic drug treatment
    • Previous monoclonal antibody treatment
    • Past immunotherapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9222: Personal history of monoclonal drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Cho typically perform?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nam Cho may include:

    Please contact Dr. Cho's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Cho accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cho accept in San Jose, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cho's office located?

    Santa Clava Vly Med

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (650) 723-6661

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    Dr. Nam Cho's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Dr. Nam Cho's Practice 3

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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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 1669668323.

    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. Nam Cho's specialty?

    Dr. Cho is a Radiation Oncologist near San Jose, CA.

    What does a Radiation Oncologist do?

    A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.

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

    No, Cho is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. 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 a Radiation Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Radiation Oncologist. 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 Nam Cho accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Nam Cho offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (650) 723-6661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nam Cho?

    Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (650) 723-6661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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