Dr. Kevin Choi, MD
966 S Western Ave Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90006 • +1-279-555-2864
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Angeles Percentiles
NPI #1134486681 • CBSA 31080 • Otolaryngology
Operating out of Los Angeles, CA (966 S Western Ave Ste 101), Otolaryngology clinician Dr. Kevin Choi, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1996) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (67.24th Los Angeles percentile) (66.98th CA percentile; Z-score -0.05σ across 1,986 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 54 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Choi is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination — 675 annual services, $157–$215 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 31231 (Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy, 497/yr) and CPT 31575 (Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection, 377/yr).
At 966 S Western Ave Ste 101 (90006), Dr. Kevin Choi, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$231.00 per new consult (4.61/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Choi (MD, NPI #1134486681) includes accredited doctoral training (1996, 30 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Los Angeles, CA Otolaryngology peers
1,986 annual services across 602 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Otolaryngology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 675 | 67.24th | $157 – $215 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 497 | 65.24th | $315 – $432 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 377 | 67.24th | $230 – $315 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 258 | 66.24th | $111 – $152 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 179 | 62.24th | $99 – $135 |
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Dr. Kevin Choi, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Choi National Provider Identifier | NPI #1134486681 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90006) |
| Dr. Choi Los Angeles CMS Volume Rank | 67.24th Pct (1,986 CMS svcs; Z -0.054σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Otolaryngology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $231.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $231.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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