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Dr. Chester Choi, MD

Dr. Chester Choi, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Long Beach, CA

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. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. 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, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Choi typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Choi typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chester Choi may include:

    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 (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 Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Choi's office located?

    Dept Of Medical Education

    1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 708

    Long Beach, CA 90813

    (562) 491-9045

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    What hospitals are Dr. Choi affiliated with?

    Dr. Choi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital,San Francisco, CA

    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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist near Long Beach, CA.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Chester Choi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Chester Choi?

    Please contact Dr. Choi's office at (562) 491-9045 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Choi's office located?

    Dr. Choi's office is located in Long Beach, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chester Choi have?

    Dr. Chester Choi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.