Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout CHOO
James J Choo, MD practices interventional pain management in Knoxville, TN. James is a 2004 graduate of University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine. James is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology — pain medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 2,908 services to 1,496 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (865) 579-0552
- Email not available
Practice Locations
220 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD. SUITE 308
Knoxville, TN 37922
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,908 services · 1,496 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
99 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | Procedure | 64636 |
81 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64635 |
80 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
77 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
77 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
71 |
| Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin | Procedure | 63650 |
56 |
| Insertion of peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode through skin | Procedure | 64555 |
55 |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
54 |
| Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | Procedure | 64634 |
33 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2004 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Choo?
Dr. Choo is an interventional pain management in Knoxville, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Choo's address?
Dr. Choo is listed at 220 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD. SUITE 308, Knoxville, TN 37922. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Choo?
The number on file is (865) 579-0552. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Choo?
Dr. Choo's National Provider Identifier is 1396935227. 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
Where did Dr. Choo train?
Dr. Choo attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Choo have?
Dr. Choo has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Choo perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Choo performs procedures including injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance, destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint and destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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