Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choi, Urologist in Columbia, SC?
Where did Dr. Choi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Choi board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Gwen Choi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Choi speak?
Dr. Choi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Choi typically treat?
As an Urologist, 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:
- Ureter Stone
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Calculus
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N201: Calculus of ureter
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate
- Bladder retention
- Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Choi typically perform?
As an Urologist, 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:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Does Dr. Choi accept my insurance?
Dr. Choi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 981-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Choi in Columbia, SC 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 South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
Dr. Gwen Choi's Primary Practice
2 Medical Park Rd Ste 300
Columbia, SC 29203
(843) 981-5111
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 1528287836.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choi