Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choi, Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA?
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 Rheumatologist like Dr. Choi typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Choi typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Choi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Choi accept my insurance?
Dr. Choi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6248 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Choi in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Choi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Choi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1396997946.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choi