John Choi, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1487706230 · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Choi, M.D., PH.D. is a Anatomic Pathology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1487706230).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487706230
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD053540L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,367 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 394 | $11 |
| Hemoglobin Analysis and Measurement, Electrophoresis83020 | 198 | $16 |
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, 16 Or More Markers88189 | 143 | $75 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 111 | $33 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 94 | $25 |
| Bone Marrow, Smear Interpretation85097 | 92 | $43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 3400 Civic Center BlvdMain Bldg - 5th Flr - Room 5130Philadelphia, PA 19104-4306Phone: (215) 590-2266Fax: (215) 590-2171
- 262 Danny Thomas PlMemphis, TN 38105-3678Phone: (901) 595-3006Fax: (901) 595-3842
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-18
- Last updated
- 2022-04-27
- Certified
- 2022-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Choi's NPI number?
- John Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487706230, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Choi's specialty?
- John Choi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Choi located?
- John Choi's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249-3678.
- What is John Choi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Choi is (205) 801-8000.
- Does John Choi accept Medicare?
- John Choi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Choi's NPI active?
- Yes — John Choi's NPI (1487706230) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.