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SUNG YOON CHOO MD
NPI 1225037039
Pathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since July 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1201 S CLEARVIEW PKWY STE 401, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-3027 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Sung Yoon Choo Md NPPES

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

SUNG YOON CHOO MD (NPI 1225037039) is an individual blood banking & transfusion medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in New York (221535) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in New York.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225037039
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZB0001X
Provider Legal NameSUNG YOON CHOOCredential: MD
Location Address1201 S CLEARVIEW PKWY STE 401New Orleans, LA 70121-1013
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2483 · (504) 842-3000
Phone(504) 842-3027
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1225037039 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZB0001X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 221535
Definition
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
Also ListedPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineTaxonomy 207ZP0105X · License 221535 (NY)
1201 S CLEARVIEW PKWY STE 401, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Gustave L Levy Pl, Blood Bank, Box 1024New York, NY 10029-6500 · Phone (212) 241-6784 · Fax (212) 534-7491

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

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

Sung Yoon Choo 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 ID8729167861
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250514003310
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Sung Choo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sung Choo is 1225037039. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Where is Sung Choo located?

Sung Choo practices at 1201 S Clearview Pkwy Ste 401, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-3027.

What is Sung Choo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, with taxonomy code 207ZB0001X.

Is Sung Choo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sung Choo 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.

What insurance does Sung Choo accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Sung Choo as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Sung Choo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sung Choo is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sung Choo was last updated on May 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.