Caroline Choan, MD
NPI 1255352498 · Neurology Physician · Laguna Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Choan, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Laguna Hills, CA (NPI 1255352498).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255352498
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G71474 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,832 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 780 | $194 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 739 | $108 |
| Nerve Conduction, 11-12 Studies95912 | 99 | $271 |
| Nerve Conduction, 13 Or More Studies95913 | 82 | $313 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 78 | $441 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 388 | 94 |
| Meloxicam | 302 | 140 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 201 | 64 |
| Gabapentin | 163 | 58 |
| Primidone | 159 | 30 |
| Memantine Hcl | 126 | 35 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 92 | 34 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 91 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,284 across 65 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-22
- Last updated
- 2024-01-26
- Certified
- 2020-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Choan's NPI number?
- Caroline Choan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255352498, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Choan's specialty?
- Caroline Choan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Caroline Choan located?
- Caroline Choan's practice location on file with NPPES is 24012 Calle De La Plata Ste 150, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3632.
- What is Caroline Choan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Choan is (949) 837-1130.
- Does Caroline Choan accept Medicare?
- Caroline Choan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Choan's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Choan's NPI (1255352498) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.