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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choi, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Michelle Choi is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Choi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office at (310) 794-0599.
What languages does Dr. Choi speak?
Dr. Choi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Choi typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Choi typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Choi may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Choi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Choi accept my insurance?
Dr. Choi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-0599 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Choi in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx Administered Payer
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
Dr. Michelle Choi's Primary Practice
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(310) 794-0599
Dr. Michelle Choi's Practice 2
757 Westwood Plaza Emergency Medicine
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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 1992267504.
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. Michelle Choi's specialty?
Dr. Choi is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Pasadena, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Michelle Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choi is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michelle Choi accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Choi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Choi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (310) 794-0599 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Choi?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (310) 794-0599 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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