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Active NPI 1215016977 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James S. Choi , MD

Surgery • Walnut Creek, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Choi, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1999, Dr. Choi delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1425 S MAIN ST.

Dr. Choi is affiliated with Permanente Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1425 S Main St

Walnut Creek, CA 945965318

Telephone 9252954110
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Kaiser Facility NPI 1821162306

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Temple University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Walnut Creek, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +4.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
33 Specialists

Practicing in Walnut Creek, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
15.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Choi (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Walnut Creek Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A78115

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00A781150 (CA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Individual Blue Shield
00A781150 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Permanente Medical Group Inc

280 Hospital Pkwy, San Jose, CA 951191103

Phone: 4089723000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Jesus Jimenez , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1003975509

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1437290038

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1740426618

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 12, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2012

Registered at 1425 S MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 945965318 (Tel: 9252954110)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2012

Registered at 1425 S MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 945965318 (Tel: 9252954110)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2012

Recorded as JAMES CHOI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2012

Surgery (License #A78115 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215016977
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 03, 2006
Last Update: December 08, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1425 S Main St

Walnut Creek, CA 945965318

Phone: 9252954110

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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