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CHRISTINE SUN-MI CHOI M.D.
NPI 1588925408
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Columbia, SC

Active since June 07, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5F, COLUMBIA, SC 29201(803) 748-9966(803) 748-7174 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2026, Jul 25, 2024, Sep 16, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christine Sun-mi Choi M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTINE SUN-MI CHOI M.D. (NPI 1588925408) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (96631) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Port St Lucie.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588925408
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE SUN-MI CHOICredential: M.D.
Location Address1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5FColumbia, SC 29201-2951
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 695-6697
Phone(803) 748-9966
Fax(803) 748-7174
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1588925408 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 96631✔ Licensed in FL · ME169256
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MD-21365 (HI)
1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5F, Columbia, SC 29201
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 110080 SW Innovation Way Ste 201Port St Lucie, FL 34987-2129 · Phone (772) 344-3811

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Wellpoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christine Sun-mi Choi M.d. 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 ID4981995701
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240910000981, I20260415000585
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 Christine Choi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
0.8 mi
Multi-Specialty
3555 HARDEN STREET EXT STE 300
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,466 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275988321 (803) 545-5000
Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc
471 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
200 SE HOSPITAL AVE
Stuart, FL 34994
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 602 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194790055 (772) 287-5200

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Stuart, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100044
Location200 SE Hospital AveStuart, FL 34994 · Martin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29201 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 7

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

MS. TABITHA GARNER NP
Nurse Practitioner
1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5F
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 748-9966
AHMAD SALMAN AULAKH DO
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5F
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (864) 522-8603
ANNA VICTORIA YUMEN MD
Surgery
1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5F
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 748-9966
KATHERINE ROSEN M.D.
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5F
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 748-9966
LESLIE JARROTT MOORE MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5F
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 748-9966
IRENA GRIBOVSKAJA-RUPP M.D.
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5F
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 748-9966
MRS. CECELIA FOGLE HALL
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1333 TAYLOR ST STE 5F
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 434-4790

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 Christine Choi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Choi is 1588925408. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2012.

Where is Christine Choi located?

Christine Choi practices at 1333 Taylor St Ste 5F, Columbia, SC 29201. The listed phone number is (803) 748-9966.

What is Christine Choi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Christine Choi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christine Choi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christine Choi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands (Columbia, SC) and Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc (Stuart, FL). 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 Christine Choi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christine Choi accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Wellpoint list Christine Choi 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 Christine Choi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Choi is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Choi was last updated on June 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.