MC
29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cho, Anesthesiologist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Michael Cho, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. 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 (828) 213-2250.
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 Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does Dr. Cho perform?
As a Anesthesiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block (Additional Site)
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Thoracic PVB
- Paraspinous Block (Thoracic)
- Upper Back Nerve Block
- Thoracic Nerve Pain Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64462: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; second and any additional injection site(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
- Mid-Back Nerve Block
- Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
- Paravertebral Pain Block
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Cho accept my insurance?
Dr. Cho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 213-2250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cho accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Cho in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Cho's office located?
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 1386844678.
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. Michael Cho's specialty?
Dr. Cho is a Anesthesiologist near Asheville, NC. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Cho to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Cho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cho is affiliated with Mission Hospital 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 Anesthesiologist?
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Is Michael Cho accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cho is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Cho offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (828) 213-2250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Cho?
Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (828) 213-2250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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