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Dr. Michael Choi, MD

Rochester, MN

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    Who is Dr. Choi, Ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Michael Choi, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Choi is fluent in English, Korean, 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 (718) 661-3800.

    What languages does Dr. Choi speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Choi treat?

    As an 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:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Right Eye Cataract Surgery Status
    • Left Eye Cataract Surgery Status
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Right Eye Cataract Removal
    • Post-Cataract Surgery Right Eye
    • Right Eye Lens Replacement
    • Left Eye Cataract Removal
    • Post-Cataract Surgery Left Eye
    • Left Eye Lens Replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • Z9841: Cataract extraction status, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • Z9842: Cataract extraction status, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Secondary Vitreoretinal Degeneration
    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
    • Vitreoretinal Degeneration
    • Retinal-Vitreous Degeneration
    • Vitreoretinal Atrophy
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
    • H35463: Secondary vitreoretinal degeneration, bilateral
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Drusen
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Retinal Drusen
    • Yellow Spots on Retina
    • Age-Related Macular Drusen
    • Drusen in Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
    • H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes with Mild Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Early diabetic eye disease
    • Mild diabetes-related vision changes
    • Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E133293: Other specified diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Choi perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 65820: Goniotomy

    Also known as:

    • Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
    • Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
    • Eye membrane graft
    • Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each

    Does Dr. Choi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Choi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 661-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Rochester, MN?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Auxiant

    • CalOptima

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • HealthSmart

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Scan Health Plan

    • SGS North America Inc

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Choi's office located?

    Dr. Michael Choi's Primary Practice

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (718) 661-3800

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    Dr. Michael Choi's Practice 2

    3055 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100

    Los Angeles, CA 90010

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    Dr. Michael Choi's Practice 3

    255 S Hill St Ste 207

    Los Angeles, CA 90012

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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 1871912279.

    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. Michael Choi's specialty?

    Dr. Choi is a Ophthalmologist near Rochester, MN. 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. Michael Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Choi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cha Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michael Choi accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?

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

    Does Dr. Michael Choi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (718) 661-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Choi?

    Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (718) 661-3800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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