Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Samuel Kang-Wook Cho is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in New York, NY with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(314) 322-9236New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, M.D. has been part of the New York medical community since 2008 in independent practice. With 22+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the New York area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

1 of 148 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in NYSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in New York22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 6460dNPPES updated 2008-09-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

622 W 168th St Ph-11, New York, NY 10032-3720

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

299

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

48

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

71

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1k

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
72%

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

Anxiety Disorders
33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
27%

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

Osteoporosis
27%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$53.6k received from industry

65 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Samuel Kang-Wook Cho's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

621 W 169th St Apartment #3c, New York, NY 10032-2912

Differs from practice location

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Samuel Kang-Wook Cho

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Samuel Kang-Wook Cho for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to New York 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 Samuel Kang-Wook Cho

Dr. Cho is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (314) 322-9236.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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