Physician Profile
Clifton L. Choo, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Choo
Clifton L. Choo, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Los Angeles, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Clifton cared for 503 Medicare patients across 2,274 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, screening mammography, and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 445-2951
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1516 COTNER AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,274 services · 503 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
159 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
68 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
60 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
34 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Los Angeles 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening mammography 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Clifton L. Choo's specialty?
Clifton L. Choo is a radiologist in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Clifton L. Choo?
Clifton L. Choo is listed at 1516 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Clifton L. Choo?
The number on file is (310) 445-2951. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Clifton L. Choo's NPI number?
Clifton L. Choo's National Provider Identifier is 1225102650. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Clifton L. Choo's education?
Clifton L. Choo attended Other, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Clifton L. Choo been practicing?
Clifton L. Choo has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Clifton L. Choo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Clifton L. Choo performs imaging including screening mammography and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Clifton L. Choo confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Clifton L. Choo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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