Wonbae Choe, M.D.
Wonbae Choe is a Family Medicine specialist based in Fullerton, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Wonbae Choe, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Fullerton, CA. Trained at Boston University School of Medicine (class of 1998), he has been practicing for over 28 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 55% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4068dNPPES updated 2015-04-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
720 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832-1505
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 = better0.37%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
98
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
379
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,432
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $738k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$262 received from industry
8 transactions 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 Wonbae Choe's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
28 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
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Wonbae Choe
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wonbae Choe for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Fullerton 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 Wonbae Choe
NPI records show Dr. Choe as active with telehealth listed in Fullerton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 782-7700.
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 Wonbae Choe
Practice Location
720 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832-1505
Mailing Address
720 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832-1505
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