Hoon-Ji Helen Choi, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(562) 431-7877Los Alamitos, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Hoon-Ji Helen Choi, MD has practiced internal medicine for 28+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (class of 1998), she has been practicing for over 28 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 547 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Los Alamitos28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1152dNPPES updated 2023-03-11 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3772 Katella Ave Ste 107, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-6424

Fax: (562) 431-7882
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

44.1%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

584

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

353

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,056

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.07M

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+20%)38%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)33%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-2%)20%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$242 received from industry

10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Hoon-Ji Helen Choi's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    Keck School of Medicine of Usc

  2. Board certified · Mar 10, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Education & Training

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194098

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Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Hoon-Ji Helen Choi

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Hoon-Ji Helen Choi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Los Alamitos required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hoon-Ji Helen Choi

NPI records show Dr. Choi as active with telehealth listed in Los Alamitos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 431-7877.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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