Kerry C Cho, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Kerry C Cho is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(415) 353-2507San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 30 years in internal medicine, Kerry C Cho, M.D. is a long-established nephrologist in San Francisco. Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in San Francisco30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2222dNPPES updated 2020-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202

Fax: (415) 353-2568
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

74.47/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

236

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

87

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

488

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $165k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+26%)48%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+14%)36%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

  2. Board certified · Apr 22, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1635 Divisadero Street Suite 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194107

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kerry C Cho

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Kerry C Cho for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to San Francisco required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kerry C Cho

NPI records show Dr. Cho as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 353-2507.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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