David Choi, MD
NPI 1912981598 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Choi, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1912981598).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912981598
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A78209 (CA)
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
20 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
298 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 67 | $93 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 67 | $131 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 56 | $42 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 30 | $171 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 29 | $556 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 766 | 483 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 550 | 342 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 417 | 292 |
| Latanoprost | 373 | 114 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 136 | 88 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 96 | 32 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 82 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$640 across 21 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
- 2005-12-06
- Last updated
- 2022-04-01
- Certified
- 2022-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Choi's NPI number?
- David Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912981598, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Choi's specialty?
- David Choi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Choi located?
- David Choi's practice location on file with NPPES is 4646 Brockton Ave Ste 201, Riverside, CA 92506-0104.
- What is David Choi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Choi is (951) 585-1800.
- Does David Choi accept Medicare?
- David Choi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Choi's NPI active?
- Yes — David Choi's NPI (1912981598) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.