Taeyong Choi, M.D.
NPI 1790149557 · Surgery Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Taeyong Choi, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1790149557).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790149557
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 326115 (LA)
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
10 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
396 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 202 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 73 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 44 | $135 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 21 | $123 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney for Transplantation50323 | 16 | $74 |
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 83 | 31 |
| Fluconazole | 58 | 22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 56 | 21 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 50 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 31 | 16 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 15 | — |
| Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicatebrand: Lokelma | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,614 across 8 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
- 2016-04-07
- Last updated
- 2023-11-03
- Certified
- 2023-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taeyong Choi's NPI number?
- Taeyong Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790149557, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Taeyong Choi's specialty?
- Taeyong Choi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Taeyong Choi located?
- Taeyong Choi's practice location on file with NPPES is 2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Fl 4, Shreveport, LA 71103-3920.
- What is Taeyong Choi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Taeyong Choi is (318) 212-4275.
- Does Taeyong Choi accept Medicare?
- Taeyong Choi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Taeyong Choi's NPI active?
- Yes — Taeyong Choi's NPI (1790149557) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.