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Dr. Mi-Ja Choi, MD

Pediatrician

Flushing, NY

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Choi, Pediatrician in Flushing, NY?

    Dr. Mi-Ja Choi, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY. She has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Choi graduated from Korea University / College of Medicine and completed her residency at New York University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Choi is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office.

    Where did Dr. Choi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New York University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Korea University, Seoul, Korea | Korea University / College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Choi speak?

    Dr. Choi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Korean

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Choi typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Choi typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Mi-Ja Choi may include:

    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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Flushing, NY?

    Dr. Choi in Flushing, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Choi's office located?

    Dr. Mi-Ja Choi's Primary Practice

    13678 39th Ave

    Flushing, NY 11354

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    What is Dr. Choi's NPI number?A 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 1386738706.

    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. Mi-Ja Choi's specialty?

    Dr. Choi is a Pediatrician near Flushing, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Mi-Ja Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Choi is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Mi-Ja Choi accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Mi-Ja Choi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mi-Ja Choi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Choi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mi-Ja Choi?

    Please contact Dr. Choi's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Choi's office located?

    Dr. Choi's office is located in Flushing, NY.