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Active NPI 1487706230 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John K Choi , MD, PhD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Choi, MD, PhD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1991, Dr. Choi delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 619 19TH ST S.

Dr. Choi is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report, hemoglobin analysis and measurement, electrophoresis, flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

619 19th St S

Birmingham, AL 352493678

Telephone 2058018000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +8.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.9 Yrs
State Avg: 24.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
49 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (55 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Choi (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (26.9 Years) 26.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
394 214 $87.18 $10.64
83020 Hemoglobin analysis and measurement, electrophoresis
198 100 $83.00 $16.17
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers
143 114 $216.00 $75.33
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
111 86 $261.00 $33.10
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
94 26 $45.00 $25.23
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation
92 79 $200.68 $42.68
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
86 71 $47.00 $10.61
88187 Flow cytometry technique for DNA or cell analysis
70 67 $96.00 $31.93
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers
58 55 $132.00 $55.02
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
41 39 $111.00 $30.74
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere
34 32 $200.00 $75.18
88365 Genetic sequencing localization, initial procedure
19 19 $167.00 $36.63
88364 Genetic sequencing localization, each additional procedure
14 14 $65.00 $28.42
88325 Surgical pathology consultation and report, comprehensive
13 12 $406.00 $122.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-27
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License AL 41126

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License PA MD053540L

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License TN 47553

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

Secondary Practice Locations

3400 Civic Center Blvd, Main Bldg - 5th Flr - Room 5130

Philadelphia, PA 191044306

Phone: 2155902266

262 Danny Thomas Pl

Memphis, TN 381053678

Phone: 9015953006

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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CRNPDNP

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 27, 2022

Registered at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352493678 (Tel: 2058018000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310

NPI Profile Active February 09, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2018

Registered at 9859 FRANK RD, GERMANTOWN, TN 381398000

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Updated Practice Location February 09, 2018

Registered at 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, MAIN BLDG - 5TH FLR - ROOM 5130, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191044306 (Tel: 2155902266)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 09, 2018

Recorded as JOHN CHOI, M.D., PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 09, 2018

Specialist (License #MD053540L in PA)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, MAIN BLDG - 5TH FLR - ROOM 5130, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191044306 (Tel: 2155902266)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, MAIN BLDG - 5TH FLR - ROOM 5130, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191044306 (Tel: 2155902266)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JOHN CHOI, M.D., PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Specialist (License #MD053540L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 18, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487706230
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 18, 2007
Last Update: April 27, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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