Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sheldon Cho, MD

Family Medicine · Lewisville, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2600 MACARTHUR BLVD STE 701, Lewisville, TX 75067
9728379345
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1003885831 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cho from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cho

Dr. Sheldon Cho is a family medicine in Lewisville, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cho performed 1,287 Medicare services across 122 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cho received a total of $2,633 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cho is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 22% volume in TX$ $2,633 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,287
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for family medicine
122
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~64 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration1,051$0$1
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)109$94$142
High energy shock wave therapy of musculoskeletal system75$188$240
New patient office visit (45-59 min)21$97$174
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level16$187$530
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level15$85$251
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$2,633
Total received (2018-2022)
Avg $658/year across 4 years
Top 22% in TX for family medicine
25
Companies
71
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,633 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$58
2020
$321
2019
$1,071
2018
$1,184

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$422
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$420
Nevro Corp.
$353
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$278
Allergan Inc.
$184
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$179
PFIZER INC.
$141
DJO, LLC
$135
Alkermes, Inc.
$93
Nuvectra Corporation
$63
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$52
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$42
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Medtronic, Inc.
$30
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$20
Flowonix Medical Incorporated
$16
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$11
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
12.5MM X 50MM · AIMOVIG · Algovita · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · CMF SPINALOGIC · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · LYRICA · Morphabond ER · N'VISION · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prometra II · RELISTOR ORAL · SIMMETRY IMPLANT · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SYNCHROMED · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · VIVITROL · VRAYLAR · XTAMPZA · XYOSTED · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $205 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,589
Per 100K population
168.0
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE
2.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2022
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Cho is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Cho experienced with contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cho performed 1,051 contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Cho receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cho received a total of $2,633 from 25 companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Cho's costs compare to other family medicines in Lewisville?
Dr. Cho's average Medicare payment per service is $24. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Cho) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →