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CHRISTINE MINERVA CHOI O.D.
NPI 1710172663
Optometrist in Milpitas, CA

Active since September 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1766 N MILPITAS BLVD, MILPITAS, CA 95035(408) 263-6868(408) 263-7675 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christine Minerva Choi O.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTINE MINERVA CHOI O.D. (NPI 1710172663) is an individual optometrist in Milpitas, California, licensed in California (13405) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710172663
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE MINERVA CHOICredential: O.D.
Location Address1766 N MILPITAS BLVDMilpitas, CA 95035-2713
Mailing Address1766 N Milpitas BlvdMilpitas, CA 95035-2713 · (408) 263-6868 · Fax (408) 263-7675
Phone(408) 263-6868
Fax(408) 263-7675
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 2011
✔ NPI 1710172663 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 · 13405
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.
1766 N MILPITAS BLVD, Milpitas, CA 95035
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Christine Minerva Choi O.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 ID3072654599
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100106000514
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christine Choi reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Act Optometry, Inc.
3.7 mi
Optometrist
995 MONTAGUE EXPY
Milpitas, CA 95035
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972731255 (408) 263-6868

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 95035 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
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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

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

FOCUS OPTOMETRY OF MILPITAS
Optometrist
1766 N MILPITAS BLVD
MILPITAS, CA 95035
Santa Clara County (408) 263-6868

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 1710172663. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2007.

Where is Christine Choi located?

Christine Choi practices at 1766 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035. The listed phone number is (408) 263-6868.

What is Christine Choi's specialty?

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

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 organization bills Medicare for Christine Choi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christine Choi reassigns Medicare benefits to Act Optometry, Inc. (Milpitas, CA). The 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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Choi was last updated on January 21, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.