Dr. James Seong Choi

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Seong Choi, MD, is a Surgical Oncology specialist in Walnut Creek, California. He attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Surgical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch. Dr. James Seong Choi accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (925) 295-4110 to request Dr. James Seong Choi the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1425 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5318

Phone 1: (925) 295-4110
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Seong Choi
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7012982507
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Surgical Oncology (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 25 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. James Seong Choi attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1215016977
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, November 3, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 12, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. James Seong Choi

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Seong Choi has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 25 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

1425 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5318
Phone: (925) 295-4110
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, October 12, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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