EUGENE M CHOO M.D.
NPI 1386818375
Allergy & Immunology in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since April 22, 2008

Contact Information

5 E 98TH ST
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10029
Phone: (212) 241-0764
Fax: (212) 534-0971

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 21
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About EUGENE CHOO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Eugene Choo, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Allergy & Immunology and more than 21 years of experience. He graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2005. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386818375 assigned on April 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207K00000X with license number 316212 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1386818375
Provider Name
EUGENE M CHOO M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5 E 98TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10029
Location Phone
(212) 241-0764
Location Fax
(212) 534-0971
Mailing Address
1 GUSTAVE L LEVY PL # 1118 NEW YORK, NY 10029
Medical School Name
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2005
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-22-2008
Last Update Date
08-10-2022
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Secondary Locations

  • 400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    (415) 353-2725
  • 1 Gustave L Levy Pl
    New York, NY 10029
    (212) 241-6500
  • 440 W 114th St Ste 610
    New York, NY 10025
    (212) 523-8672
  • 1000 10th Ave
    New York, NY 10019
    (212) 523-4000
  • 1111 Amsterdam Ave
    New York, NY 10025
    (212) 523-4000

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Allergy & Immunology

Taxonomy Code
207K00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
316212
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207K00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Allergy & Immunology

P5947 (TX)
2207K00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Allergy & Immunology

155972 (CA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Eugene Choo is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Eugene Choo is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264628502

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20220902002585

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) (HCPCS:A4221)

    2 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 61 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Supplies for external non-insulin drug infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each (HCPCS:K0552)

    2 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 122 Services Paid

Unknown

  • Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) (RI008N)

    Injection, immune globulin (xembify), 100 mg (HCPCS:J1558)

    2 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 6220 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 65 times for 54 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Eugene Choo is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITALONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK, NY 10029
(212) 241-7981Acute Care Hospitals
MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAELFIRST AVENUE AT 16TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10003
(212) 420-2000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1386818375, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 65

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1386818375.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386818375, enumerated as an "individual" on April 22, 2008.

The provider is located at 5 E 98TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10029 and the phone number is (212) 241-0764.

Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207K00000X.

Eugene Choo is affiliated with: MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL and MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAEL.