Sarah Choi, M.D.
NPI 1578095162 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Choi, M.D. is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1578095162).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578095162
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A179479 (CA)
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
9 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
218 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 39 | $143 |
| Moderate Sedation Services Provided By the Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing a Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Service That Sedation Supports, Requiring the Presence of an Independent Trained Observer to Assist in the MonitoG0500 | 38 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 29 | $120 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 25 | $134 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,267 across 10 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
- 2017-04-01
- Last updated
- 2023-10-10
- Certified
- 2023-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Choi's NPI number?
- Sarah Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578095162, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Choi's specialty?
- Sarah Choi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarah Choi located?
- Sarah Choi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5313.
- What is Sarah Choi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Choi is (323) 442-8500.
- Does Sarah Choi accept Medicare?
- Sarah Choi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Choi's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Choi's NPI (1578095162) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.