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Who is Dr. Choi, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. James Choi, MD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Choi is fluent in English, French, Korean, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office at (212) 339-3930.
What languages does Dr. Choi speak?
Dr. Choi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Korean
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Choi treat?
As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, 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:
- Open Wound in Mouth
- Mouth Disorder
- Wounds and Injuries
- Oral cavity injury
- Cut inside mouth
- Mouth trauma
- Inner mouth wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S01502A: Unspecified open wound of oral cavity, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Mouth Infection
- Abscess
- Cellulitis
- Mouth Disorder
- Oral Abscess
- Mouth Cellulitis
- Dental Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- K122: Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Severe Jaw Bone Loss
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
- Severe Mandibular Atrophy
- Major Lower Jaw Bone Loss
- Advanced Jaw Bone Resorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
- K0823: Severe atrophy of the mandible
Also known as:
- Tooth Abscess
- Abscess
- Gum Disease
- Dental infection
- Gum boil
- Periapical infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K046: Periapical abscess with sinus
Also known as:
- Foreign Object in Soft Tissue
- Foreign Bodies
- Retained foreign object
- Object stuck under skin
- Embedded foreign material
ICD-10 Codes:
- M795: Residual foreign body in soft tissue
Also known as:
- Dental Implant Failure
- Failed Dental Implant
- Implant Rejection
- Loose Dental Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2761: Osseointegration failure of dental implant
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in Minor Salivary Glands
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Indeterminate minor salivary gland mass
- Minor salivary gland tumor of unknown nature
- Minor salivary gland neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3704: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands
Also known as:
- Benign Skull or Face Bone Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Bone Disease
- Non-cancerous head bone growth
- Benign facial bone neoplasm
- Skull lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D164: Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face
Also known as:
- Severe Upper Jaw Bone Loss
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Severe maxillary atrophy
- Significant upper jaw bone thinning
- Advanced jaw bone resorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- K0826: Severe atrophy of the maxilla
Also known as:
- Underdeveloped Upper Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Small upper jaw
- Maxillary undergrowth
- Maxillary hypoplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2602: Maxillary hypoplasia
What procedures does Dr. Choi perform?
As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, 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:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Facial skin graft
- Hand skin graft
- Neck skin graft
- Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
- 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Also known as:
- Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
- Skin fat fascia graft
- Composite tissue graft
- Autologous fat graft
- Soft tissue graft
CPT Codes:
- 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft for Face or Extremities
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Skin Replacement for Wounds
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15277: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Removal
- Mandible Bone Excision
- Jaw Osteomyelitis Surgery
- Bone Abscess Removal (Jaw)
CPT Codes:
- 21025: Excision of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess); mandible
Also known as:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Facial Bone Removal (Infection)
- Facial Bone Excision
- Osteomyelitis Facial Bone Surgery
- Bone Abscess Removal Face
- Craniofacial Bone Resection
CPT Codes:
- 21026: Excision of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess); facial bone(s)
Also known as:
- Removal of Foreign Object from Jaw Bone
- Dentoalveolar Foreign Body Removal
- Jaw Bone Foreign Object Extraction
- Embedded Object Removal (Mouth)
- Oral Bone Foreign Body Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 41806: Removal of embedded foreign body from dentoalveolar structures; bone
Also known as:
- Cranial Nerve Repair
- Cranial Nerve Neuroplasty
- Cranial Nerve Transposition
- Nerve Surgery in Head
CPT Codes:
- 64716: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; cranial nerve (specify)
Does Dr. Choi accept my insurance?
Dr. Choi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 339-3930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Choi in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. James Choi?
Dr. Choi has appointments available at his New York, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
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 1043638158.
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. James Choi's specialty?
Dr. Choi is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near New York, NY. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery. Contact Dr. Choi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choi is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center 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
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Is James Choi accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. James Choi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Choi offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Choi, or call (212) 339-3930 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with James Choi?
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