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Dr. Won-Tak Choi, MD, PHD
San Francisco, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choi, Anatomic Pathologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Won-Tak Choi, MD, PHD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Choi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office at (909) 544-1955.
What languages does Dr. Choi speak?
Dr. Choi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Choi treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist, 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:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Descending Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous descending colon growth
- Descending colon adenoma
- Descending colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Placental Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Unspecified placenta problems
- Various placenta conditions
- General placenta issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- O43893: Other placental disorders, third trimester
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
- Gastric Polyp
- Duodenal Polyp
- Stomach Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
- K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Intestinal Disorder
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Disorder
- Gut Disorder
- Digestive Tract Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K639: Disease of intestine, unspecified
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
Also known as:
- Esophagitis
- Esophagus Disorder
- Inflammation of the Esophagus
- Sore Esophagus
- Esophageal Inflammation
- Esophageal disease
- Food pipe problem
- Undiagnosed esophagus issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
- K229: Disease of esophagus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Duodenum Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Duodenitis
- Inflamed Duodenum
- Small Intestine Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Rectal Polyp
- Rectal Disorder
- Rectal Growth
- Colon Polyp
- Benign Rectal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- K621: Rectal polyp
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Which procedures does Dr. Choi perform as a Anatomic Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Won-Tak Choi may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Choi's office.
Does Dr. Choi accept my insurance?
Dr. Choi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 544-1955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Choi in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
Universal Health Care
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Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
Dr. Won-Tak Choi's Primary Practice
1600 Divisadero St # 302
San Francisco, CA 94143
(909) 544-1955
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 1275860918.
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. Won-Tak Choi's specialty?
Dr. Choi is a Anatomic Pathologist near San Francisco, CA. A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease. Contact Dr. Choi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Won-Tak Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choi is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Won-Tak Choi accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Won-Tak Choi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Won-Tak Choi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (909) 544-1955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Won-Tak Choi?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (909) 544-1955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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