Chester Choi, M.D.
NPI 1730197344 · Infectious Disease Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chester Choi, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1730197344).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730197344
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G27260 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
267 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 186 | $81 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 44 | $85 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 37 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$135 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2012-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chester Choi's NPI number?
- Chester Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730197344, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chester Choi's specialty?
- Chester Choi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chester Choi located?
- Chester Choi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813-3321.
- What is Chester Choi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chester Choi is (562) 491-9352.
- Does Chester Choi accept Medicare?
- Chester Choi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chester Choi's NPI active?
- Yes — Chester Choi's NPI (1730197344) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.