18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choi, Radiation Oncologist in Bronx, NY?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Choi?
Dr. Walter Choi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Radiation Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Choi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bronx, NY community, Dr. Choi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Choi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Radiation Oncology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Choi board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Walter Choi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Choi speak?
Dr. Choi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Korean
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Choi typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Choi typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Walter Choi may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
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 (718) 445-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Choi in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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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:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Walter Choi?
Dr. Choi has appointments available at his Bronx, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
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 1871700500.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choi