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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choi, Nephrologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Jeongwon Choi, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Choi is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choi’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office at (408) 223-7474.
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 Dr. Choi treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Which procedures does Dr. Choi perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jeongwon Choi may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
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 (408) 223-7474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Choi in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
District of Columbia
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
Dr. Jeongwon Choi's Primary Practice
200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 255
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 223-7474
Dr. Jeongwon Choi's Practice 2
106 Irving St NW Ste 422
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-0698
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 1902213820.
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. Jeongwon Choi's specialty?
Dr. Choi is a Nephrologist near San Jose, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Choi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeongwon Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choi is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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 Jeongwon Choi accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jeongwon Choi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeongwon Choi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (408) 223-7474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeongwon Choi?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (408) 223-7474 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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