Quick answers
- Does Charles J. Choi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles J. Choi accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles J. Choi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 548 Original Medicare patients and 1,243 services for Charles J. Choi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles J. Choi's NPI number?
- 1356378897. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles J. Choi, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 548 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,243 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)574 services
- Protein measurement, serum (84165)205 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)128 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)106 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)31 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Charles J. Choi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles J. Choi at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Excela Health - Frick HospitalMount Pleasant, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390217
- Excela Health Latrobe HospitalLatrobe, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390219
- Excela Health Westmoreland Regional HospitalGreensburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390145
- Independence Health System Butler Memorial HospitaButler, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390168
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390114
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles J. Choi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Mellon WayLatrobe, PA 15650 (724) 537‑1554
- 532 W Pittsburgh StGreensburg, PA 15601 (724) 832‑5010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles J. Choi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Unity Pathology Associates6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Latrobe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Latrobe, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Unity Pathology Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356378897 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians