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- 6102 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621
About Dr. Choi
Based in Buena Park, CA, Michael B. Choi, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Michael graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2014. Michael is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 2,348 services to 1,574 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, closure of tear duct opening using plug, and imaging of retina. NPI 1871912279 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (714) 868-7733
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6102 BEACH BLVD
Buena Park, CA 90621
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
2,348 services · 1,574 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
280 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
111 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
609 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
261 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
197 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
178 | More often than most 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 Buena Park 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2014 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael B. Choi?
Michael B. Choi is an eye doctor in Buena Park, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Michael B. Choi's address?
Michael B. Choi is listed at 6102 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael B. Choi?
The number on file is (714) 868-7733. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael B. Choi?
Michael B. Choi's National Provider Identifier is 1871912279. 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 Michael B. Choi train?
Michael B. Choi attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael B. Choi have?
Michael B. Choi has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael B. Choi perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael B. Choi performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael B. Choi's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael B. Choi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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