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Dr. Paul Cho, MD

Neurosurgeon

Fort Worth, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cho, Neurosurgeon in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Paul Cho, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cho completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Cho is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (817) 870-5094.

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

    • Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Neurological Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi

    Is Dr. Cho board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Cho, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Cho speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Cho typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, 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
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Cho typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, 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:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Cho accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 870-5094 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cho accept in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Cho in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cho's office located?

    Dr. Paul Cho's Primary Practice

    909 9th Ave Ste 201

    Fort Worth, TX 76104

    (817) 870-5094

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    Dr. Paul Cho's Practice 2

    1000 Houston St Ste 200

    Fort Worth, TX 76102

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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 1598705477.

    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. Paul Cho's specialty?

    Dr. Cho is a Neurosurgeon near Fort Worth, TX.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cho is affiliated with Medical City Fort Worth Hospital, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Christus St. Michael Health System, Texas Health Southlake, Lake Granbury Medical Center, Medical City Denton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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    Is Dr. Paul Cho accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Cho offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (817) 870-5094 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (817) 870-5094 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cho's office located?

    Dr. Cho's office is located in Fort Worth, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Cho have?

    Dr. Paul Cho is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.