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JAMES S. CHOI MD
NPI 1215016977
Surgery in Walnut Creek, CA

Active since November 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1425 S MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596(925) 295-4110 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About James S. Choi Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES S. CHOI MD (NPI 1215016977) is an individual surgery provider in Walnut Creek, California, licensed in California (A78115) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215016977
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES S. CHOICredential: MD
Location Address1425 S MAIN STWalnut Creek, CA 94596-5318
Mailing Address1425 S Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596-5318 · (925) 295-4110
Phone(925) 295-4110
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1215016977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A78115
Definition
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.
1425 S MAIN ST, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00A781150CA
Other00A781150CA · Individual Blue Shield

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James S. Choi Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7012982507
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040827001235
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94596 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BROOK ANDREW WOOLLEY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1425 S MAIN ST, EMERGENCY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Contra Costa County (925) 295-5100
DR. THOMAS CRESANTE D.O.
Hospitalist
1425 S MAIN ST, KAISER PERMANENTE WALNUT CREEK ATTN: HBS DEPT
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Contra Costa County (925) 295-4643
SARA WON MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Contra Costa County (925) 295-4040
KAISER PERMANENTE
General Acute Care Hospital
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Contra Costa County (925) 295-4000
MICHELLE CABLE VU CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Contra Costa County (925) 295-4000
DR. JESUS GIL JIMENEZ MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Contra Costa County (925) 295-4110
MR. EDWARD HAL PIECZENIK L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Contra Costa County (925) 295-5237
CARLOS A. CROMEYER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Contra Costa County (925) 295-4000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Choi's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Choi is 1215016977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2006.

Where is James Choi located?

James Choi practices at 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The listed phone number is (925) 295-4110.

What is James Choi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is James Choi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Choi is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Choi was last updated on December 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.