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Dr. Sung Choo, MD

Dr. Sung Choo, MD

Jefferson, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Choo, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist in Jefferson, LA?

    Dr. Sung Choo, MD is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jefferson, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Choo graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine; Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Clinical Pathology. He is a member of the AABB ASHI ASH ASFA. Dr. Choo is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choo’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choo’s office at (504) 842-3027.

    Where did Dr. Choo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine; Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Clinical Pathology | University of Hawaii at Manoa Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Yonsei University College of Medicine | Yonsei University College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Choo board certified in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Sung Choo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Choo speak?

    Dr. Choo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Choo treat?

    As a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, Dr. Choo 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. Choo. 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:

    • Autologous Stem Cell Donation
    • Autologous Blood Component Donation
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Self-stem cell donation
    • Donating own stem cells
    • Autologous hematopoietic stem cell collection
    • Self-donation of blood components
    • Autologous plasma donation
    • Pre-surgical blood banking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z52011: Autologous donor, stem cells
    • Z52018: Autologous donor, other blood

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Graft Rejection
    • Transplant Organ Rejection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8611: Kidney transplant rejection

    Also known as:

    • Fever After Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Fever
    • Transfusion fever
    • Post-transfusion fever
    • Reaction to blood transfusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5084: Febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction

    Also known as:

    • Other Serum Reaction
    • Adverse reaction to serum
    • Non-anaphylactic serum reaction
    • Serum sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8069XA: Other serum reaction due to other serum, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Nephritic Syndrome with Localized Kidney Filter Damage
    • Kidney Disease
    • Glomerular Disease
    • Kidney Inflammation Syndrome
    • Focal Segmental Glomerular Lesions
    • FSGS Nephritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N051: Unspecified nephritic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion Reaction
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Transfusion reaction
    • Adverse reaction to blood transfusion
    • Reaction to blood products

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8092XA: Unspecified transfusion reaction, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Stem Cell Donation
    • Stem Cells
    • Donate stem cells
    • Bone marrow donation
    • Hematopoietic stem cell donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z52001: Unspecified donor, stem cells

    Also known as:

    • Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
    • Encephalitis
    • Encephalomyelitis
    • Brain Swelling
    • Spinal Cord Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    What procedures does Dr. Choo perform?

    As a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, Dr. Choo 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. Choo. 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:

    • Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
    • Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
    • Plasma Pheresis
    • Blood Plasma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis

    Also known as:

    • Red Blood Cell Apheresis
    • Extracorporeal Photopheresis
    • Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchange
    • Red Blood Cell Removal Procedure
    • Erythrocytapheresis
    • ECP Treatment
    • Photopheresis Therapy
    • Blood Light Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36512: Therapeutic apheresis; for red blood cells
    • 36522: Photopheresis, extracorporeal

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Collecting Patient's Own Blood Stem Cells for Transplant
    • Donor Stem Cell Collection
    • Autologous Stem Cell Harvest
    • Blood Stem Cell Collection
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Apheresis
    • Allogeneic Stem Cell Harvest
    • Blood Stem Cell Harvesting
    • Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 38206: Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; autologous
    • 38205: Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; allogeneic

    Also known as:

    • Stem Cell Freezing and Storage
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Cryopreservation
    • Blood Stem Cell Storage
    • Bone Marrow Stem Cell Banking

    CPT Codes:

    • 38207: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cryopreservation and storage

    Does Dr. Choo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Choo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3027 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Choo accept in Jefferson, LA?

    Dr. Choo in Jefferson, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Choo's office located?

    Dr. Sung Choo's Primary Practice

    1201 S Clearview Pkwy

    Jefferson, LA 70121

    (504) 842-3027

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    Dr. Sung Choo's Practice 2

    1468 Madison Ave

    New York, NY 10029

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    AABB ASHI ASH ASFA

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    What is Dr. Choo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Choo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225037039.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choo

    What is Dr. Sung Choo's specialty?

    Dr. Choo is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist near Jefferson, LA. A physician specializing in blood banking/transfusion medicine ensures an adequate blood supply, prioritizes the safety of both donors and recipients, and oversees appropriate blood utilization. They conduct pre-transfusion compatibility and antibody testing to maximize the safety of blood transfusions. This specialist directs the preparation and safe administration of specific blood components, including red and white blood cells, platelets, plasma constituents, as well as marrow or stem cells for transplantation. Contact Dr. Choo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sung Choo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Choo is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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

    Where can I learn more about Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Sung Choo accepting new patients in Jefferson, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Sung Choo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sung Choo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Choo's office at (504) 842-3027 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sung Choo?

    Please contact Dr. Choo's office at (504) 842-3027 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sung Choo have?

    Dr. Sung Choo is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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