YONG U CHOI MD
NPI 1639235328
Surgery in The Woodlands, TX

Active since December 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384(936) 266-2690(936) 266-2691 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2025, Jul 21, 2022, Aug 31, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Yong U Choi Md NPPES

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

YONG U CHOI MD (NPI 1639235328) is an individual surgery provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (M3189) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639235328
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameYONG U CHOICredential: MD
Location Address17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200The Woodlands, TX 77384-4103
Mailing Address17350 St Lukes Way Ste 200The Woodlands, TX 77384-4103 · (936) 266-2690 · Fax (936) 266-2691
Fax(936) 266-2691
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2025
NPI 1639235328 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · M3189 Licensed in GA · 045053
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200, The Woodlands, TX 77384

Accepted Insurance

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

Yong U Choi 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 ID143401919
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170818000806
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

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 moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450862
Location17200 St Luke's WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77384 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Urology
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Podiatrist
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Nurse Practitioner
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Urology
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngic Allergy)
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384

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 Yong Choi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yong Choi is 1639235328. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2006.

Where is Yong Choi located?

Yong Choi practices at 17350 St Lukes Way Ste 200, The Woodlands, TX 77384. The listed phone number is (936) 266-2690.

What is Yong Choi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Yong Choi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yong 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.

What insurance does Yong Choi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and UnitedHealthcare and 1 other insurer list Yong 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 Yong Choi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yong Choi is affiliated with St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yong Choi was last updated on August 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.