Active NPI 1306074034 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steve Choe , MD

Surgery • Rancho Mirage, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steve Choe, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Rancho Mirage, CA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Dr. Choe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 39000 BOB HOPE DR.

Dr. Choe is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

39000 Bob Hope Dr

Rancho Mirage, CA 922703221

Telephone 7608378601

Fax 7088378611

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Barbara C. Comess, M.d., Inc. Facility NPI 1235123183

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Rancho Mirage, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -14.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.3 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Rancho Mirage, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Choe (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Rancho Mirage Specialty Average (31.3 Years) 31.3 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
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	103	76	$363.21	$145.56
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	72	67	$527.00	$173.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	61	$273.79	$98.07
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	66	66	$456.62	$182.62
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	52	34	$271.00	$119.10
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	32	32	$3980.00	$1463.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	25	$179.60	$66.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$337.04	$134.22
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	25	25	$329.00	$61.60
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	20	14	$189.00	$79.37
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$102.00	$49.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	70	58	$277.56	$148.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	68	67	$527.00	$179.19
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	59	59	$416.96	$187.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	46	$119.17	$68.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	39	$200.26	$101.04
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	36	22	$189.00	$82.00
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	34	34	$3980.00	$1468.76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	31	23	$271.00	$123.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$317.88	$138.06
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$329.00	$63.23
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$1849.00	$705.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	59	59	$416.96	$192.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$317.88	$141.88
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	50	29	$271.00	$106.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	48	48	$527.00	$202.34
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	39	22	$189.00	$73.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	35	$196.72	$102.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	36	31	$291.02	$152.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	29	$119.17	$69.75
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	20	20	$1283.40	$458.46
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	16	16	$3980.00	$1520.44
15860 Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap	15	15	$666.00	$56.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$355.00	$139.92
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$1705.00	$683.68
49652 Repair of hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1926.00	$651.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$317.88	$143.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	48	$191.59	$104.72
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	42	42	$416.96	$194.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	37	$119.17	$70.87
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	39	38	$527.00	$203.53
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	37	22	$271.00	$102.11
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	33	20	$189.00	$74.86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$355.00	$141.73
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	29	29	$1289.17	$502.70
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	24	24	$3980.00	$1362.55
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	16	$274.77	$154.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$191.44	$87.85
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	14	14	$38.00	$14.50
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	14	14	$3552.40	$353.65
15860 Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap	13	13	$666.00	$56.97
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$1849.00	$702.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	54	$197.07	$83.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$196.92	$79.79
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	49	29	$271.00	$107.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	39	$123.03	$54.01
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	40	39	$527.00	$212.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$334.88	$136.41
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	29	$355.00	$144.80
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	22	22	$3980.00	$1510.14
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	14	$189.00	$76.10
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$134.22	$53.29
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$329.00	$65.97
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	14	14	$1275.43	$514.01
15860 Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap	14	14	$666.00	$54.19
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$102.00	$41.22
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$1705.00	$652.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	55	34	$271.00	$107.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	46	$197.89	$80.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$191.44	$78.70
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	49	48	$527.00	$209.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$317.88	$133.48
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	41	23	$189.00	$75.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	34	$119.17	$52.93
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	16	$102.00	$40.71
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$262.00	$104.55
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	17	17	$1148.82	$477.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$355.00	$141.61
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	13	13	$1849.00	$690.09
15860 Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap	13	13	$666.00	$60.33
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$3794.00	$354.13
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$432.41	$174.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	58	32	$188.62	$74.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$305.47	$131.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$175.43	$77.91
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	53	26	$102.00	$39.97
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	44	43	$526.86	$207.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	36	$177.68	$80.38
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	40	30	$271.00	$106.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	23	$128.27	$50.70
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	16	$261.76	$102.93
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	13	13	$1115.20	$455.77
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	12	11	$60.91	$43.11
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$135.55	$51.53
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$3794.00	$348.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	43	21	$101.16	$39.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$124.92	$77.55
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	14	$186.48	$73.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$237.90	$131.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$124.66	$51.87
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$258.20	$102.37
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$349.69	$138.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$392.00	$166.49
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1466.02	$492.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-05-24

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A134844

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eisenhower Medical Center

39950 Vista Del Sol, Rancho Mirage, CA 922703206

Phone: 7603400053

Eisenhower Medical Center

39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 922703221

Phone: 7603403911

Secondary Practice Locations

1180 N Indiana Canyon Dr E421

Palm Springs, CA 922624882

Phone: 7604248224

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Jorge Almodovar , MD

Surgery

NPI 1225448053

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jenna Adams , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1235958091

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Hannah Gill , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1295243335

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Barbara Fulmer , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1326599416

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Nhat Nguyen-Minh , MD

Surgery

NPI 1679564561

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Norby Wang , MD

Surgery

NPI 1760703086

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 May 24, 2021

Registered at 39000 BOB HOPE DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 922703221 (Tel: (760) 837-8601)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 24, 2021

Registered at 39000 BOB HOPE DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 922703221 (Tel: 7608378601)

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NPI Profile Active August 08, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 08, 2017

Registered at 39000 BOB HOPE DRIVE, UIHLEIN BLDG. 2ND FLOOR STE A, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 922703221 (Tel: (760) 837-8601)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2017

Registered at 39000 BOB HOPE DRIVE, UIHLEIN BLDG. 2ND FLOOR STE A, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 922703221 (Tel: (760) 837-8601)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 08, 2017

Recorded as STEVE CHOE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 08, 2017

Surgery (License #A134844 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active December 05, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 05, 2016

Registered at 1180 N INDIANA CANYON DR E421, PALM SPRINGS, CA 922624882 (Tel: 7604248224)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 05, 2016

Registered at 1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR, SUITE E421, PALM SPRINGS, CA 922624800 (Tel: 7084248224)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 05, 2016

Recorded as STEVE CHOE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 05, 2016

Surgery (License #A134844 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 01, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306074034

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 01, 2009

Last Update: July 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

39000 Bob Hope Dr

Rancho Mirage, CA 922703221

Phone: 7608378601

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