Dr. Thomas Choi, MD
10800 Paramount Blvd, Suite 304, Downey, CA 90241 • +1-615-555-4356
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Downey Percentiles
NPI #1477555985 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. Thomas Choi, MD (NPI #1477555985) practices Ophthalmology in Downey, CA (90241) with sub-specialty concentration in 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,704 annual CMS services across 435 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a upper-quartile active clinical volume (75th Downey percentile) (-0.32σ vs CA state mean, 45.23th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Choi (averaging 6.2 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (1000 encounters), paired with 92134 (703x).
At 10800 Paramount Blvd, Suite 304 (90241), Dr. Thomas Choi, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.76/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1477555985) confirms Dr. Thomas Choi's MD standing serving CBSA 90241 with a 4.65/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Downey, CA Ophthalmology peers
2,704 annual services across 435 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 1,000 | 75th | $180 – $247 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 703 | 70th | $99 – $136 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 460 | 76th | $119 – $163 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 324 | 70th | $217 – $297 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 216 | 70th | $795 – $1089 |
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Dr. Thomas Choi, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Choi National Provider Identifier | NPI #1477555985 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90241) |
| Dr. Choi Downey CMS Volume Rank | 75.00th Pct (2,704 CMS svcs; Z -0.317σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Downey, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.73/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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