# Derrick Cho, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/derrick-cho-md-1356559199
NPI: 1356559199
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Derrick Cho, MD is a neurosurgery based in Corpus Christi, TX practicing at Acute Care Surgical Affiliates Of Texas Pa with NPI 1356559199.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Neurosurgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2003
- NPI: 1356559199 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1356559199))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Acute Care Surgical Affiliates Of Texas Pa
- Address: 600 Elizabeth St, Christus Spohn Hospital Corp, Corpus Christi, TX, 784042235
- Phone: (361) 881-3000
- Group practice size: 37 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 42 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Derrick Cho, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1356559199).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 20 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $910.

Largest disclosed payer: Medtronic, Inc. ($289 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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