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Dr. Kevin Choi, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choi, Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kevin Choi, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Choi is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office at (213) 267-2256.
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 an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Choi typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Hearing Impairment
- Deafness
- Poor Hearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H9190: Unspecified hearing loss, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Choi typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Removal of Nasal Turbinate
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Excision
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Choi accept my insurance?
Dr. Choi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 267-2256 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Choi in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Clever Care Health Plan
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
Dr. Kevin Choi's Primary Practice
966 S Western Ave Ste 101
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 267-2256
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 1134486681.
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. Kevin Choi's specialty?
Dr. Choi is a Otolaryngologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.
Is this Dr. Kevin Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choi is affiliated with Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Adventist Health Glendale, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park 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 Kevin Choi accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Choi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Choi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (213) 267-2256 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Choi?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (213) 267-2256 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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