Quick answers
- Does Christina H. Choe accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christina H. Choe 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 Christina H. Choe see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 364 Original Medicare patients and 7,480 services for Christina H. Choe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christina H. Choe's NPI number?
- 1821296682. 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 Christina H. Choe, 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 | 364 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,480 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)6,710 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)145 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)86 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)64 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)60 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis42%
- Anxiety23%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Osteoporosis19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christina H. Choe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Town Square Blvd, Suite 218Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 333‑4844
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821296682 |
| 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
- 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