Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Choi, M.D., PH.D.

Anatomic Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Specialist · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1487706230
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
619 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352493678
(205) 801-8000
Additional location
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Main Bldg - 5Th Flr - Room 5130
Philadelphia, PA 191044306
(215) 590-2266
fax (215) 590-2171
Additional location
262 Danny Thomas Pl
Memphis, TN 381053678
(901) 595-3006
fax (901) 595-3842
Mailing address
Po Box 55310
Birmingham, AL 352555310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2022
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0101X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Alabama #41126 · Pennsylvania #MD053540L · Tennessee #47553

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487706230. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,178
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$35,124
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 332 211 $11
83020 Hemoglobin analysis and measurement, electrophoresis 213 101 $16
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 125 110 $78
88187 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 2 to 8 markers 108 97 $33
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 78 73 $34
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation 71 64 $44
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 67 63 $11
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 60 16 $26
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers 49 49 $57
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 30 29 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$73
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Blueprint Medicines Corporation 1 $44.98
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $27.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$73

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Choi's medical specialty?
Dr. John Choi practices Anatomic Pathology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. John Choi practice?
Dr. John Choi practices at 619 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 352493678. Office phone: 2058018000.
What is Dr. John Choi's NPI?
Dr. John Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487706230, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Choi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Choi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Choi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88313); Hemoglobin analysis and measurement, electrophoresis (HCPCS 83020); Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers (HCPCS 88189). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.