KRISTI CHOY O.D.
NPI 1578117404
Optometrist in San Francisco, CA

Active since July 29, 2019PECOS Enrolled
1825 4TH ST FL 5, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 353-2800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Kristi Choy O.d. NPPES

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

KRISTI CHOY O.D. (NPI 1578117404) is an individual optometrist in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (34291TLG) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Berkeley.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578117404
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTI CHOYCredential: O.D.
Location Address1825 4TH ST FL 5San Francisco, CA 94143-2350
Mailing Address100 Poppy CtWalnut Creek, CA 94596-5852 · (925) 330-9794
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2023
✔ NPI 1578117404 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 34291TLG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1825 4TH ST FL 5, San Francisco, CA 94143

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Uc Berkeley School Of Optometry 230 Minor Hall Mc-2020Berkeley, CA 94720-0001 · Phone (510) 642-2020

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kristi Choy O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kristi Choy reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Surgery
400 PARNASSUS AVE, MCB 300
San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,645 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
400 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,544 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Ophthalmology (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist)
1825 4TH ST FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Clinic/Center
1825 4TH ST FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1825 4TH ST FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Pediatrics
1825 4TH ST FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Audiologist
1825 4TH ST FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Dentist (General Practice)
1825 4TH ST FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1825 4TH ST FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Social Worker (Clinical)
1825 4TH ST FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

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 Kristi Choy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristi Choy is 1578117404. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2019.

Where is Kristi Choy located?

Kristi Choy practices at 1825 4th St Fl 5, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (415) 353-2800.

What is Kristi Choy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kristi Choy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristi Choy is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kristi Choy's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristi Choy reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of California San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) and Ucsf Medical Group Business Services (San Francisco, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kristi Choy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristi Choy accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Kristi Choy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristi Choy was last updated on August 4, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.