Physician Profile
Kevin W. Choy, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Choy
Kevin W. Choy, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Alhambra, CA. Kevin is a 1990 graduate of University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Kevin provided 3,855 services to 3,280 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, photography of the retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174731285.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (213) 626-8383
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1013 S GARFIELD AVE STE B
Alhambra, CA 91801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,855 services · 3,280 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
143 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
509 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
365 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
264 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
264 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
261 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
199 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
183 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Alhambra 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School 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 1990 at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kevin W. Choy's specialty?
Kevin W. Choy is an eye doctor in Alhambra, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kevin W. Choy?
Kevin W. Choy is listed at 1013 S Garfield Ave Ste B, Alhambra, CA 91801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kevin W. Choy?
The number on file is (213) 626-8383. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kevin W. Choy?
Kevin W. Choy's National Provider Identifier is 1174731285. 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 Kevin W. Choy's education?
Kevin W. Choy attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kevin W. Choy have?
Kevin W. Choy has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kevin W. Choy known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kevin W. Choy performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kevin W. Choy's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kevin W. Choy. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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