Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lillian Choi, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gastroenterology Physician · Merced, CA

  • NPI 1790769818
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
360 E Yosemite Ave Ste 300
Merced, CA 953408201
(209) 720-7183
fax (209) 720-7371
Additional location
1083 Los Palos Dr
Salinas, CA 939013901
(831) 771-1456
fax (831) 757-4070
Additional location
7000 Boulder Ave
Highland, CA 923463348
(909) 862-1191

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2022
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A70839 · Arizona #30991

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790769818. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
190
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$35,349
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 72 51 $183
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 57 57 $223
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 29 29 $116
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 17 17 $250
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 15 15 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Merced Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$134
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 2 $42.11
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $31.11
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $22.79
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $20.57
Abbvie INC. 1 $17.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$134

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
55
Patients
32
Total drug cost
$815
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 35 32 $547
Omeprazole Generic 20 0 $268

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lillian Choi's medical specialty?
Dr. Lillian Choi practices Gastroenterology Physician in Merced, CA.
Where does Dr. Lillian Choi practice?
Dr. Lillian Choi practices at 360 E Yosemite Ave Ste 300, Merced, CA 953408201. Office phone: 2097207183.
What is Dr. Lillian Choi's NPI?
Dr. Lillian Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790769818, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lillian Choi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lillian Choi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lillian Choi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.