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Dr. Gerald Cho, MD

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cho, Plastic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Gerald Cho, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (314) 362-7388.

    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 Plastic Surgeon, 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:

    • Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Palate
    • Cleft Hard and Soft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Cleft Lip & Palate
    • One-sided Cleft Lip
    • Single Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip on One Side
    • One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Single Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft
    • Split Palate
    • Palatoschisis
    • Roof of Mouth Cleft
    • Unilateral Cleft Lip with Complete Palate Cleft
    • One-sided Cleft Lip with Hard and Soft Palate
    • Complete Palate Cleft with Single Lip Cleft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q369: Cleft lip, unilateral
    • Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
    • Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified
    • Q375: Cleft hard and soft palate with unilateral cleft lip

    Also known as:

    • Small or Undeveloped Ear
    • Extra Ear Tag
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Microtia Ear Deformity
    • Congenital Small Ear
    • Ear Malformation
    • Accessory Tragus
    • Preauricular Tag
    • Skin Tag on Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q172: Microtia
    • Q170: Accessory auricle

    Also known as:

    • Head Lump or Swelling
    • Head Mass
    • Bump on Head
    • Head Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head

    Also known as:

    • Sagittal Craniosynostosis
    • Premature sagittal suture fusion
    • Scaphocephaly
    • Sagittal skull fusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q7501: Sagittal craniosynostosis

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Nose Deformity
    • Other Acquired Head Deformity
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nose shape change
    • Deformed nose
    • Nasal deformity
    • Head shape change
    • Deformed head
    • Acquired skull deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M950: Acquired deformity of nose
    • M952: Other acquired deformity of head

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Transgender Identity
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F640: Transsexualism

    Also known as:

    • Linear Scleroderma
    • Scleroderma
    • Line scleroderma
    • Stripe scleroderma
    • Skin hardening in lines

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L941: Linear scleroderma

    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:

    • Protruding Ears
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Prominent Ear
    • Bat Ears
    • Sticking Out Ears

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q175: Prominent ear

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Birthmark
    • Skin Condition
    • Nevus at birth
    • Mole at birth
    • Congenital melanocytic nevus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q825: Congenital non-neoplastic nevus

    Also known as:

    • Throat Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Throat Disorder
    • Congenital Throat Abnormalities
    • Pharyngeal Malformations
    • Throat Development Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q388: Other congenital malformations of pharynx

    Which procedures does Dr. Cho perform as a Plastic Surgeon?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Gerald 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 (314) 362-7388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cho accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Cho in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AlphaCare

    • CalOptima

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Inland Empire

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Quest

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cho's office located?

    Dr. Gerald Cho's Primary Practice

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

    (314) 362-7388

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    Dr. Gerald Cho's Practice 2

    2295 S Vineyard Ave

    Ontario, CA 91761

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    Dr. Gerald Cho's Practice 3

    9961 Sierra Ave

    Fontana, CA 92335

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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 1396048815.

    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. Gerald Cho's specialty?

    Dr. Cho is a Plastic Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Cho to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cho is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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 Plastic Surgeon?

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    Is Gerald Cho accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

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

    Does Dr. Gerald Cho offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (314) 362-7388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerald Cho?

    Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (314) 362-7388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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