DR. WEEKON CHOI M.D.
NPI 1609806694
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Active since July 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
6 SYLVAN AVENUE, SUITE D, ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632(201) 488-2210(201) 488-2110 Get Directions Write a Review
About Dr. Weekon Choi M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. WEEKON CHOI M.D. (NPI 1609806694) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA06312400) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1609806694
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. WEEKON CHOICredential: M.D.
Location Address6 SYLVAN AVENUE, SUITE DEnglewood Cliffs, NJ 07632-2432
Mailing Address6 Sylvan Avenue, Suite DEnglewood Cliffs, NJ 07632-2432 · (201) 967-8425 · Fax (201) 967-8443
Phone(201) 488-2210
Fax(201) 488-2110
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 20226 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1609806694 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses 4
★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA06312400
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 25MA06312400 (NJ)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 25MA06312400 (NJ), 163616 (NJ)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License 25MA06312400 (NJ)
6 SYLVAN AVENUE, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Location 117 Elm Ave Fl 3Hackensack, NJ 07601-4702 · Phone (201) 488-2210 · Fax (201) 488-2110
Location 230 Prospect Ave., Critical Care UnitHackensack, NJ 07601 · Phone (551) 996-3500 · Fax (551) 996-3298
Other Identifiers 1
Medicaid7989300NJ
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
✔
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Weekon 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 ID6800863770
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040911000210
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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15
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.
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
754 services181 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
528 services84 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
424 services107 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
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.
193 services96 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
176 services130 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
120 services64 patients
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Hackensack University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Hackensack, NJOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310001
Location30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Englewood Hospital And Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Englewood, NJOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310045
Location350 Engle StEnglewood, NJ 07631 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07632 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
75.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practiceQuality
68.65
Promoting Interoperability
100
Improvement Activities
40
Cost
50.69
Reported Quality Measures
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
31%26 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%400 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
91%125 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…
23%39 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
46%87 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
66%207 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
39%128 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
27%203 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
46%193 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
53%146 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
38%207 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$30.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$73.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers14 claims84 services$1.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$11.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers47 claims47 services$911.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$53.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
6 SYLVAN AVENUE, SUITE D
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
6 SYLVAN AVENUE, SUITE D
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
6 SYLVAN AVENUE, SUITE D
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632
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 Weekon Choi's NPI number?
The NPI number for Weekon Choi is 1609806694. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2006.
Where is Weekon Choi located?
Weekon Choi practices at 6 Sylvan Avenue Suite D, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. The listed phone number is (201) 488-2210.
What is Weekon Choi's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.
Is Weekon Choi enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Weekon 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.
Is Weekon Choi affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Weekon Choi is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center and Englewood Hospital And Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Weekon Choi was last updated on December 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
