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ELLA UNKYONG CHOE M.D.
NPI 1932169141
Hospitalist in Gretna, LA

Active since March 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY, GRETNA, LA 70056(504) 391-5046 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ella Unkyong Choe M.d. NPPES

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

ELLA UNKYONG CHOE M.D. (NPI 1932169141) is an individual hospitalist provider in Gretna, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.200082) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932169141
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameELLA UNKYONG CHOECredential: M.D.
Location Address2500 BELLE CHASSE HWYGretna, LA 70056
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 391-5046
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 2015
✔ NPI 1932169141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.200082
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.
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY, Gretna, LA 70056
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid09928251MS
Medicare PIN4K066LA
Medicaid1050857LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

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

Ella Unkyong Choe 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 ID1951317239
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060223000294
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 5

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 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.
138 services48 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 services55 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.
40 services27 patients
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.
31 services11 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.
30 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70056 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims16 services$796.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$17.72 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 20

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

HIEU CHI HOANG M.D.
Anesthesiology
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 331-5128
MRS. AIMEE BRELAND BARROIS MSN, APRN, NNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5299
MRS. JESSICA CEDOTAL TIBLIER PA-C
Physician Assistant
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 392-3131
ANSAM JIHAD ISAID
Physician Assistant
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 392-3131
CAROLYN CARNES BORNE PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5454
EDWARD VELOZ
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 392-3131
JONATHAN C MCCALL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5454
NIJAH DORVILIER DNP
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 392-3131

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 Ella Choe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ella Choe is 1932169141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2006.

Where is Ella Choe located?

Ella Choe practices at 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 70056. The listed phone number is (504) 391-5046.

What is Ella Choe's specialty?

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

Is Ella Choe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ella 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.

What insurance does Ella Choe accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Ella Choe 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 Ella Choe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ella Choe is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ella Choe was last updated on January 9, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.