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Dr. Catherine Choi, MD

Wellesley, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Choi, Ophthalmologist in Wellesley, MA?

    Dr. Catherine Choi, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Wellesley, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Choi is fluent in English, Dutch, Flemish, French, Greek, Modern (1453-), Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office at (978) 256-5600.

    What languages does Dr. Choi speak?

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

    • Dutch

    • English

    • Flemish

    • French

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Choi treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, 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:

    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Alternating Walleye
    • Outward Hidden Eye Turn
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Monocular Exotropia
    • Vertical Strabismus
    • Monocular Esotropia
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Esotropia
    • Intermittent alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
    • Occasional alternating inward eye turn
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Latent Outward Squint
    • Exophoria
    • Eye Muscle Imbalance
    • Convergent strabismus
    • Inward turning eye
    • One Eye Turned Out
    • Monocular Divergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Exotropia
    • Vertical Eye Misalignment
    • Hypertropia
    • Hypotropia
    • One Eye Turned In
    • Monocular Convergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Esotropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5005: Alternating esotropia
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5052: Exophoria
    • H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
    • H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
    • H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
    • H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia
    • Irregular Cornea
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
    • H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Lazy eye from refractive error
    • Anisometropic amblyopia
    • Refractive lazy eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
    • H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye Suspect
    • Lazy Eye
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Amblyopia Suspect
    • Possible Lazy Eye
    • Risk of Lazy Eye
    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Vision Loss from Unequal Focus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
    • H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Atopic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Eyelid Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
    • Rare Eyelid Malformations
    • Infant Eyelid Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid

    Does Dr. Choi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Choi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 256-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Wellesley, MA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Choi's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Choi's Primary Practice

    60 Walnut St Ste 2

    Wellesley, MA 02481

    (978) 256-5600

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    Dr. Catherine Choi's Practice 2

    521 Mount Auburn St

    Watertown, MA 02472

    (617) 636-4600

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    Dr. Catherine Choi's Practice 3

    500 Clark Rd Ste 3B

    Tewksbury, MA 01876

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    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 1235428178.

    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. Catherine Choi's specialty?

    Dr. Choi is a Ophthalmologist near Wellesley, MA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Choi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Choi is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Tufts 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

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    Is Catherine Choi accepting new patients in Wellesley, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Choi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Choi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (978) 256-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Choi?

    Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (978) 256-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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