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