Dr. Joong H Choh
Cardiac Surgery in Elgin, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 55+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joong H Choh, MD, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Elgin, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Sherman Hospital, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin. Dr. Joong H Choh also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Elgin Cardiac Surgery Sc. Dr. Joong H Choh may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (847) 695-1620 to request Dr. Joong H Choh the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Joong H Choh |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
6507867272 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Experience
- Over 55 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Joong H Choh graduated from medical school in 1969.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1508821778
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 9, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Joong H Choh
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joong H Choh has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 55 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 036060108 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Elgin, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Elgin, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Elgin Cardiac Surgery Sc | 2 |
Practice Locations
1435 N Randall Rd
Suite 209
Elgin, IL 60123-2306
Phone: (847) 695-1620
Fax: (847) 695-1954
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1600 N Randall Rd
355
Elgin, IL 60123-7805
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
77 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123-4912
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, June 9, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Joong H Choh [NPI: 1508821778]Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery