Taewoong Choi, MD
NPI 1558598680 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Taewoong Choi, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1558598680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558598680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2017-00624 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
320 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 198 | $89 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 79 | $108 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 43 | $169 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lenalidomide | 90 | 17 |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 32 | — |
| Ixazomib Citratebrand: Ninlaro | 28 | — |
| Pomalidomidebrand: Pomalyst | 22 | — |
| Acyclovir | 21 | — |
| Levofloxacin | 15 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$75,000 across 82 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
- 2009-06-16
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taewoong Choi's NPI number?
- Taewoong Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558598680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Taewoong Choi's specialty?
- Taewoong Choi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Taewoong Choi located?
- Taewoong Choi's practice location on file with NPPES is 2400 Pratt St Ste 9000, Durham, NC 27705-3976.
- What is Taewoong Choi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Taewoong Choi is (919) 613-5161.
- Does Taewoong Choi accept Medicare?
- Taewoong Choi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Taewoong Choi's NPI active?
- Yes — Taewoong Choi's NPI (1558598680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.