Quick answers
- Does Michael Y. Choi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael Y. 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 Michael Y. Choi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 335 Original Medicare patients and 1,219 services for Michael Y. Choi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael Y. Choi's NPI number?
- 1912181173. 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 Michael Y. 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 | 335 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,219 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)429 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)323 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)143 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)76 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Michael Y. Choi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael Y. 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.
- Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050573
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical CenterSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael Y. Choi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 (858) 657‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael Y. Choi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912181173 |
| 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