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Dr. Alexander Daekyung Choo , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Danbury, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Choo, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Danbury, CT. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Choo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 33 HOSPITAL AVE.

Dr. Choo is affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

33 Hospital Ave

Danbury, CT 068106007

Telephone 2037925558
Fax 2037313213
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Danbury, CT

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -5.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.3 Yrs
State Avg: 30.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Danbury, CT (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Choo (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Danbury Specialty Average (21.3 Years) 21.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
149 31 $11.17 $1.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
144 97 $277.16 $78.13
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
85 18 $11.12 $0.12
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
33 18 $137.13 $38.59
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
25 25 $287.81 $81.08
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
25 19 $234.08 $69.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
22 19 $168.95 $47.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $393.33 $110.03
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
16 14 $114.59 $32.25
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
14 12 $195.64 $57.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-05-30
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CT 56936

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IN 01076555A

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
201363410 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

13285 Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge, VA 221924018

Phone: 7039862400

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

2391 Greenspring Dr, Timonium, MD 210936038

Phone: 3018162424

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners
Jerilyn Nolan , MA OTRL CHT

Occupational Therapist - Hand

NPI 1255333852

MAOTRLCHT

Seemtan Moghal , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1265965842

Physical Therapist

William Day , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1275629602

Physical Therapist

Dr. Scott Gray , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1275635682

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lawrence Schweitzer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1366544777

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

John Baitinger , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1396793857

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 30, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #01076555A in IN)

NPI Profile Active October 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 03, 2017

Registered at 33 HOSPITAL AVE, DANBURY, CT 068106007 (Tel: 2037925558)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2017

Registered at 8501 HARCOURT RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462602046 (Tel: 3178759105)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2017

Recorded as ALEXANDER CHOO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #56936 in CT)

NPI Profile Active August 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 19, 2016

Registered at 8501 HARCOURT RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462602046 (Tel: 3178759105)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 19, 2016

Registered at 8501 HARCOURT RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462602046 (Tel: 3178759105)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 19, 2016

Recorded as ALEXANDER CHOO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 19, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #01076555A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 25, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265723266
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 25, 2011
Last Update: May 30, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8501 Harcourt Rd

Indianapolis, IN 462602046

Phone: 3178759105

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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