Kara Jihea Choi, MD
Kara Jihea Choi is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lafayette, CO with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kara Jihea Choi, MD has been part of the Lafayette medical community since 2008 in group practice. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 2008), she has been practicing for over 18 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1332dNPPES updated 2022-09-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1000 W South Boulder Rd Ste 110, Lafayette, CO 80026-2753
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.63%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado1.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
190
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
358
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,027
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $167k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Kara Jihea Choi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
Po Box 9049, Boulder, CO 80301-9049
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390335
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Kara Jihea Choi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara Jihea Choi for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lafayette 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 Kara Jihea Choi
Dr. Choi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lafayette, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 415-4355.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kara Jihea Choi
Practice Location
1000 W South Boulder Rd Ste 110, Lafayette, CO 80026-2753
Mailing Address
Po Box 9049, Boulder, CO 80301-9049
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