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PAUL JAMES CHOONG MD
NPI 1639183395
Hospitalist in Winston Salem, NC

Active since July 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103(336) 718-8383(336) 718-9622 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2023, Mar 7, 2023, Aug 17, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Paul James Choong Md NPPES

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

PAUL JAMES CHOONG MD (NPI 1639183395) is an individual hospitalist provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2005-01257) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639183395
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL JAMES CHOONGCredential: MD
Location Address3333 SILAS CREEK PKWYWinston Salem, NC 27103-3013
Mailing AddressPo Box 60447Charlotte, NC 28260-0447 · (336) 718-8383 · Fax (336) 718-9622
Phone(336) 718-8383
Fax(336) 718-9622
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2023
✔ NPI 1639183395 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2005-01257
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 200501257 (NC)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, Winston Salem, NC 27103
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5902066NC

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

Paul James Choong 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 ID2365462652
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051201000383
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 4

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.

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.
253 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.
91 services53 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
62 services34 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
57 services56 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27103 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

BROOKE WILLIAMS DO
Hospitalist
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-8383
BONNIE LYNN GAUDIN PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 275-3325
RALPH DENTON UPDYKE JR. PA
Physician Assistant
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-7041
DR. DENNIS WARREN ROSS MD
Pathology (Hematology)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-3737
MR. KYLE TIMOTHY ROBERTS PA
Physician Assistant
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-7080
JUAN CARLOS VARELA M.D., PHD
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-5570
DR. MARIE HUFFMASTER THOMAS FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-5000
DEBORAH KRIST POTTICARY
Nurse Practitioner
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-7041

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 Paul Choong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Choong is 1639183395. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006.

Where is Paul Choong located?

Paul Choong practices at 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27103. The listed phone number is (336) 718-8383.

What is Paul Choong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Paul Choong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Choong 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 Paul Choong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Choong is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Choong was last updated on August 31, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.