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DR. UNPOK JOHN CHOE MD
NPI 1902965718
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Kailua-kona, HI

Active since December 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, SUITE 328, KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740(808) 747-8321(808) 334-0930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Unpok John Choe Md NPPES

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

DR. UNPOK JOHN CHOE MD (NPI 1902965718) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Kailua-kona, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD6632) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902965718
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. UNPOK JOHN CHOECredential: MD
Location Address78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, SUITE 328Kailua-kona, HI 96740
Mailing Address78-6831 Ali'i Drive, Suite 328Kailua-kona, HI 96740 · (808) 747-8321 · Fax (808) 331-8682
Phone(808) 747-8321
Fax(808) 334-0930
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2012
✔ NPI 1902965718 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in HI · MD6632✔ Licensed in CO · 41959
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, Kailua-kona, HI 96740
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. John Choe M.d.

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINE54520CO
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified509078CO
Medicare PINH103297
Medicaid78157773CO
MedicaidH103297HI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Unpok John Choe 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 ID1456345503
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080204000184
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 3

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.

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.
258 services123 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.
44 services39 patients
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
40 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96740 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
$180.05 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $45.01 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$105.65 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $26.41 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

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…
100%147 patients5/55-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 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers17 claims27 services$4.16 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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$109.33 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 6

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

EDWIN P. HERD MD
Pediatrics
78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, SUITE 328
KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740
Hawaii County (808) 747-8321
MRS. MARIA CECILA OKA APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, SUITE 422
KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740
Hawaii County (808) 747-8321
BARRY BLUM MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, SUITE 328
KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740
Hawaii County (808) 747-8321
KENNETH W SMITH DO
Orthopaedic Surgery
78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, SUITE 422
KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740
Hawaii County (808) 747-8321
DR. LY M. GAU DO
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, SUITE 328
KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740
Hawaii County (808) 747-8321
DR. ANDREW A. FEDDER MD
Surgery
78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, SUITE 422
KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740
Hawaii County (808) 747-8321

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 Unpok Choe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Unpok Choe is 1902965718. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. John Choe M.D..

Where is Unpok Choe located?

Unpok Choe practices at 78-6831 Ali'i Drive Suite 328, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. The listed phone number is (808) 747-8321.

What is Unpok Choe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Unpok Choe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Unpok Choe 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Unpok Choe was last updated on June 12, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.