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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choi, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Daniel Choi, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA 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, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office at (925) 295-4000.
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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Choi typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Choi typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Choi may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 call our office at (925) 295-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Choi in Walnut Creek, 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
City of Los Angeles
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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:
Uci Medical Center,Orange, CA
Ranked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Uci Medical Center,Orange, CA
Ranked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Sutter Delta Medical Center,Antioch, CARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Sutter Delta Medical Center,Antioch, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach,Newport Beach, CARanked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach,Newport Beach, CA
Ranked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center,Oakland, CARanked in 3 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 3 Procedures
John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center,Walnut Creek, CARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center,Walnut Creek, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
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 1568982965.
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. Daniel Choi's specialty?
Dr. Choi is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is Dr. Daniel Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choi is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 Dr. Daniel Choi accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Choi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Choi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (925) 295-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Choi?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (925) 295-4000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
Dr. Choi's offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA, San Leandro, CA, and Alameda, CA.
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