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14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choi, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Joseph Choi, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Choi is fluent in English, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Panjabi, Persian, Punjabi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office at (949) 551-9900.
What languages does Dr. Choi speak?
Dr. Choi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Hindi
Korean
Panjabi
Persian
Punjabi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Choi treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Choi diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Choi. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Unexplained Health Concerns
- Health Anxiety
- Somatic Symptoms
- Undiagnosed Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z711: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Choi perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Choi may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Choi's office.
Does Dr. Choi accept my insurance?
Dr. Choi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 551-9900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Choi in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
Dr. Joseph Choi's Primary Practice
1200 N State St Rm 1011
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(949) 551-9900
What is Dr. Choi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902087497.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choi
What is Dr. Joseph Choi's specialty?
Dr. Choi is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Choi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choi is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Joseph Choi accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Choi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Choi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (949) 551-9900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Choi?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (949) 551-9900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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