Kevin Jae Choi, M.D.
Kevin Jae Choi is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kevin Jae Choi, M.D. runs an independent otolaryngology specialist practice in Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2012 and has 14+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2125dNPPES updated 2020-07-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
966 S Western Ave Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90006-1014
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 = better1.9%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.5 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
537
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,353
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,319
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $122k
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.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$840 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Kevin Jae Choi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Board certified · Jul 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 2012)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191318
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Otolaryngology Care With Kevin Jae Choi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kevin Jae Choi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Kevin Jae Choi
Dr. Choi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (213) 267-2566.
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 Kevin Jae Choi
Practice Location
966 S Western Ave Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90006-1014
Mailing Address
966 S Western Ave Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90006-1014
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