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Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), spondylolysis (spinal stress fracture), minimally invasive surgery, and more.

300 Cadman Plaza West Floor 18
Brooklyn, NY 11201

1-877-774-6328

Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD is a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

Mount Sinai Health System

300 Cadman Plaza West Floor 18
Brooklyn, NY 11201

1-877-774-6328

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

(314) 322-9236

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787 Eleventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019

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Some issues Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

In The News

“An assistant professor of orthopaedics at Mount Sinai, Dr. Samuel Cho is a spine surgeon who specializes in treating complex spinal deformities.”—"Daily Checkup: Abnormal spinal curvature of scoliosis can pose a threat if left untreated", New York Daily News, May 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

posterior thoracic fusion

By Affordability:

lumbar osteotomy

posterior column osteotomy

posterior spinal osteotomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD performed more posterior thoracic fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for lumbar osteotomy, posterior column osteotomy, and posterior spinal osteotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

spinal osteotomy

In 2023, Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD had a list price for spinal osteotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	168
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	129
X-rays	90

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	288
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	159
X-rays	135

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	48
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	26
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	332
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	236
X-rays	144

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	48
Hispanic	47
Asian	12
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	25
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
decompression surgery	79
doctor visit	383
neck surgery	26
nerve procedures	79
revision surgery	16
spinal procedures	172

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	112
Hispanic	86
Asian	38
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	42
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	38
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	331
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	67
revision surgery	17
spinal procedures	138

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	45
Hispanic	35
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	58
doctor visit	289
implant removal	12
nerve procedures	58
revision surgery	16
spinal procedures	151
X-rays	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	29
Hispanic	29
Asian	18
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	21
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	379
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	97
X-rays	49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	36
Hispanic	28
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	23
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	425
nerve procedures	38
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	113
X-rays	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	38
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	20
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2020 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	278
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	27
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	19
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	383
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	113
X-rays	55

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	36
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	22
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
bone surgery	26
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	396
nerve procedures	48
revision surgery	15
spinal procedures	183
X-rays	64

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	38
Hispanic	16
Asian	20
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	30
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brooklyn, NY were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
bone surgery	26
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	332
implant removal	12
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	42
revision surgery	15
spinal procedures	139
X-rays	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	182
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	83
85 and over	20
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	128

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, 1199SEIU, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, Healthfirst Medicare, MagnaCare, Oscar, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Centivo, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, AETNA - Commercial and Medicare - NJ.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

1199SEIU

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

Healthfirst Medicare

MagnaCare

Oscar

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Centivo

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

AETNA - Commercial

Medicare - NJ

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$162,149 Universal Clamp $35,165	Vitality $22,857	Maxan Cervical System $16,208	Polaris S.S. Spinal System $12,875	Polaris Posterior Spinal System $12,600	Other $62,444
Globus Medical, Inc.	$134,788 Extreme Angle Cervical Plate $57,709	CREO $26,349	RESONATE $16,935	QUARTEX $12,477	FORTIFY $11,323	Other $9,995
Stryker Corporation	$79,308 EVEREST Spinal System $31,775	THORACO-LUMBAR $15,462	XIA $14,196	Airo $12,936	Cervical $2,342	Other $2,598
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$28,275 CD HORIZON $27,504	ADAPTIVESTIM $173	Infuse $123	MazorX - Renaissance $122	VECTRIS $122	Other $232
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$14,666 Other - Miscellaneous $11,236	INVICTUS OPEN $836	Battalion TLIF - PC $536	IdentiTi $278	OsseoScrew $221	Other $1,558
Other	$37,106 Spine $5,530	EXPEDIUM $4,674	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $2,855	iFuse Implant $2,100	LOSPA IS System $1,875	Other $20,072

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$260,137
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$80,783
Royalty or License	$55,203
Travel and Lodging	$35,840
Food and Beverage	$21,955
Other	$2,374

Research Payments

Dr. Samuel Kang-Wook Cho, MD has received 16 research payments totaling $22,048.

Biography

Dr. Samuel Cho is a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Cho include laminectomy, scoliosis, and second opinions. MagnaCare, Blue California, and 1199SEIU appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Cho takes. He attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include New York Super Doctors and New York Rising Stars. Dr. Cho (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Korean. He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai West. He welcomes new patients at his office inBrooklyn, NY as reported by Mount Sinai Health System.