SUNG CHOE M.D.
NPI 1689752446
Ophthalmology in Union City, CA

NPI Status: Active since November 01, 2006

Contact Information

3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA
ZIP 94587
Phone: (510) 454-1000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 29
  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About SUNG CHOE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sung Choe, a provider established in Union City, California with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology and more than 29 years of experience. He graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1997. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689752446 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number A75946 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1689752446
Provider Name
SUNG CHOE M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3553 WHIPPLE RD UNION CITY, CA 94587
Location Phone
(510) 454-1000
Mailing Address
3553 WHIPPLE RD UNION CITY, CA 94587
Mailing Phone
(510) 454-1000
Medical School Name
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1997
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-01-2006
Last Update Date
12-03-2021
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Ophthalmologists like Sung Choe specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A75946
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00A759460MEDICAID (05)CA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Sung Choe is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Sung Choe is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961682190

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20110204000953

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Cataract surgery

Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of your eye when it becomes cloudy, which is called a cataract. A synthetic lens is then inserted to restore clear vision. The operation is typically done on an outpatient basis and is very safe and effective.

This service was performed for 226 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $38.45 for a new patient copayment and $21.22 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 94587 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $153.83
  • Minimum New Patient Price $69
  • Maximum New Patient Price $202.35
  • Average New Patient Copayment $38.45
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $17.25
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.58

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $84.91
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $23.44
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $166.46
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $21.22
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.86
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.61

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1689752446
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
26169145448
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 8 + 24 = 74
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
80 - 74 = 66

The NPI number 1689752446 is valid because the calculated check digit 6 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1467417832DR. LILI WEN SHIAU MD
Individual
Family Medicine3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-4010
1316025174 ANN E. SMITH MD
Individual
Otolaryngology3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-4241
1699841155 PATRICIA BRUKETTA NP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)3553 WHIPPLE RD BUILDING B, MED 1
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-4880
1326100744MRS. DELMA JEAN LOUIS-RUBIN LMFT
Individual
Marriage & Family Therapist3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-2235
1851453286 CAROLYN WHITE M.A. CCC, SLP
Individual
Speech-Language Pathologist3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-4241
1306908793 MARTHA TODEBUSH
Individual
Audiologist3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-4000
1922161264MRS. JEAN ANN CARROLL R.N.F.N.P.
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Family)3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-4433
1275696064MS. LORI ANN BOWER NP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Family)3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-4011
1699826461DR. BARBARA JANE CHAN O.D.
Individual
Optometrist3553 WHIPPLE RD BUILDING B
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-4449
1861544165DR. NONIE ANN SCHWADERER AU.D.
Individual
Audiologist3553 WHIPPLE RD BUILDING B, 2ND FLOOR
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-2001
1851446249 NEELA PAREKH R.D
Individual
Dietitian, Registered3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-5982
1700090404 BARBARA KAYE LCSW
Individual
Social Worker (Clinical)3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-4395
1013172444 TANIA CHOPRA
Individual
Pharmacist3553 WHIPPLE RD 3RD FLOOR, MED STATION #4
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 675-2215
1730157157DR. NEFISSA CHAMBI M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 454-1000
1285712042 JAMES MICHAEL LAHEY M.D.
Individual
Ophthalmology3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 454-1000
1093893851 ARI UDUGAMA M.D.
Individual
Dermatology3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 454-1000
1790863546 STEPHEN GEORGE YOUNG M.D.
Individual
Obstetrics & Gynecology3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 454-1000
1235217084 MICHAEL LEE FONG M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 454-1000
1174601942 MICHAEL LEONARD GETZELL M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 454-1000
1861643744MS. BECKY ANN FUKUDA M.F.T.
Individual
Counselor (Mental Health)3553 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 454-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689752446, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on November 01, 2006

The provider is located at 3553 Whipple Rd Union City, Ca 94587 and the phone number is (510) 454-1000

The provider's speciality is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X

The provider has more than 29 years of experience. He graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1997.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $153.83 with an average copayment of $38.45 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $84.91 and an average copayment of 21.22. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Cataract surgery.

This NPI record was last updated on November 01, 2006. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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