46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Choi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Chester Choi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Choi completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Infectious Diseases; St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Mary Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Choi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choi’s office at (562) 491-9045.
Where did Dr. Choi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Infectious Diseases; St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Mary Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca
Is Dr. Choi board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Chester Choi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Choi speak?
Dr. Choi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Choi treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Which procedures does Dr. Choi perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Chester Choi may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (562) 491-9045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choi accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Choi in Long Beach, 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
Altamed Health Services
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Choi's office located?
Dr. Chester Choi's Primary Practice
1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 708
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 491-9045
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 1730197344.
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. Chester Choi's specialty?
Dr. Choi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Long Beach, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Choi to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Chester Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Choi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Chester Choi accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chester Choi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chester Choi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (562) 491-9045 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chester Choi?
Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (562) 491-9045 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chester Choi have?
Dr. Chester Choi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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