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- 10800 Paramount Blvd, Suite 304, Downey, CA 90241
About Dr. Choi
Thomas B. Choi, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Downey, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Thomas trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 2,634 services to 2,006 patients. The services billed most often include exam of the internal drainage system of eye, imaging of retina, and imaging of optic nerve. This provider record is associated with NPI 1477555985.
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
- (562) 622-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10800 PARAMOUNT BLVD SUITE 304
Downey, CA 90241
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
2,634 services · 2,006 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
48 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
45 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
43 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
36 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
598 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
513 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
463 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
437 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
93 | 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 4
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 Downey 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Geffen 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 1989 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Thomas B. Choi?
Thomas B. Choi is an eye doctor in Downey, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Thomas B. Choi's address?
Thomas B. Choi is listed at 10800 Paramount Blvd Suite 304, Downey, CA 90241. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Thomas B. Choi?
The number on file is (562) 622-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas B. Choi?
Thomas B. Choi's National Provider Identifier is 1477555985. 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 Thomas B. Choi train?
Thomas B. Choi attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas B. Choi have?
Thomas B. Choi has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Thomas B. Choi perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas B. Choi performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, insertion of probe into nasal tear duct and incision to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Thomas B. Choi's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas B. Choi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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