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Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD

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(Dr. Soung Ick Cho, M.D.)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

National University of Asunción Faculty of Medical Sciences

Professional interests include: heart palpitations, atrial fibrillation, Holter monitoring, and more.

435 57TH STREET
West New York, NJ 07093

(201) 520-1069

Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD is a cardiologist in West New York, NJ specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from National University of Asunción Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD is affiliated with Englewood Health and MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC.

Office Locations

Address:

435 57TH STREET
West New York, NJ 07093

Address:

680 Broadway Suite 116B
Paterson, NJ 07514

Address:

22-18 Broadway Suite 104
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Address:

22-18 Broadway Suite 201
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Some issues Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

cardiac procedures	93
hospital care	381
inpatient care	382
nuclear scan	22
stress testing	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	94
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	61
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	437
doctor visit	36
hospital care	1468
inpatient care	1469
minimally invasive procedures	22
nuclear scan	108
stress testing	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	316

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	120
Hispanic	123
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	156
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	58
Dementia	36
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	598
doctor visit	208
hospital care	1761
inpatient care	1762
minimally invasive procedures	44
nuclear scan	134
stress testing	169
ultrasound (sonogram)	430

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	108
Hispanic	198
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	127
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	59
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	614
cardioversion	19
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	326
hospital care	2127
inpatient care	2115
minimally invasive procedures	69
nuclear scan	114
outpatient care	12
stress testing	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	458
vascular procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	101
Hispanic	185
Asian	18
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	130
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	56
Dementia	30
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	538
cardioversion	14
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	358
hospital care	1686
inpatient care	1672
minimally invasive procedures	77
nuclear scan	89
outpatient care	14
stress testing	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	387
vascular procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	90
Hispanic	157
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	94
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	60
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	410
doctor visit	361
hospital care	1216
inpatient care	1217
minimally invasive procedures	37
nuclear scan	68
stress testing	109
ultrasound (sonogram)	302

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	82
Hispanic	151
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	74
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	58
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	780
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	993
hospital care	1651
inpatient care	1652
minimally invasive procedures	77
nuclear scan	119
stress testing	210
ultrasound (sonogram)	560
vascular procedures	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD treated as a cardiologist in West New York, NJ were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

cardiac procedures	496
cardioversion	16
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	380
hospital care	1470
inpatient care	1467
minimally invasive procedures	54
nuclear scan	93
outpatient care	13
stress testing	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	361
vascular procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	60
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	124
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	81
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	67
75 to 84	91
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	18
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD graduated from National University of Asunción Faculty of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Jacobi Medical Center. He is certified by the Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: National University of Asunción Faculty of Medical Sciences

Residency: Jacobi Medical Center

Board Certification: Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Englewood Health

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC

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. Soung-Ick Cho, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, WellCare, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, MHBP, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, QualCare, MVP Health Care, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellPoint, UnitedHealthcare, NALC, Clover Health, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America and APWU.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

Fidelis Care

WellCare

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

MHBP

Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

QualCare

MVP Health Care

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellPoint

UnitedHealthcare

NALC

Clover Health

Nippon Life Insurance Co of America

APWU

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Soung-Ick Cho, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West New York, NJ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
BIOTRONIK INC.	$1,471 Bradycardia products $1,471
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,390 Pacemakers $1,235	Claria MRI $155
Boston Scientific Corporation	$742 WATCHMAN $352	WATCHMAN Access System $147	Polaris Ultra $144	GENERAL TACHY $98
Biosense Webster, Inc.	$730 Ablation CathetersAccessories $559	Mapping and Navigation Systems / Accessories $172
Abbott Laboratories	$694 AMPLATZER Occluders $330	MitraClip $142	HeartMate $125	MitraClip System $97
Other	$1,730 VERQUVO $261	Pradaxa $232	ELIQUIS $198	COREVALVE EVOLUT R $148	OPTIMIZER $119	Other $773

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,226
Travel and Lodging	$2,487
Education	$43

Biography

Dr. Soung-Ick Cho is a specialist in adult cardiology. He works in West New York, NJ, Fair Lawn, NJ, and Paterson, NJ. Dr. Cho (or staff) is conversant in Korean and Spanish. Dr. Cho's areas of expertise include the following: mitral valve prolapse, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and cardioversion. He is affiliated with Englewood Health. He studied medicine at National University of Asunción Faculty of Medical Sciences. His training includes a residency program at Jacobi Medical Center. Dr. Cho has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Cho takes. Dr. Cho has an open panel in West New York, NJ according to Doctor.com.