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Dr. Kenneth Choi, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Merrillville, IN
- NPI 1619098571
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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90 W 86Th Ave, Nani, LTD
Merrillville, IN 464107086
(219) 791-1555
fax (219) 791-1560 - Mailing address
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120 W 22Nd St Ste 200
Oak Brook, IL 605231563
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 29, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Indiana #01063644A · Illinois #036111704
- Medicaid
- IN #200876580
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619098571. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,332
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$480,295
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q9967 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 710 | 25 | $0 | |
J2250 |
Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg | 642 | 159 | $0 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 464 | 202 | $74 | |
J3010 |
Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 270 | 161 | $1 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 204 | 140 | $45 | |
36902 |
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | 183 | 115 | $1,094 | |
75710 |
Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | 112 | 83 | $135 | |
99153 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | 100 | 58 | $10 | |
36215 |
Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | 93 | 64 | $491 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 70 | 39 | $44 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Merrillville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,650
Transactions
76
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 16 | $191.30 | |
| Amgen INC. | 12 | $190.59 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 7 | $177.41 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 6 | $162.06 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 6 | $152.07 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 6 | $117.26 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 5 | $94.49 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 4 | $92.60 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 3 | $73.77 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 2 | $60.09 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $46.83 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $41.12 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $37.58 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $34.95 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $26.49 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
225
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$9,907
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) | Brand | 52 | 0 | $7,260 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 40 | 12 | $978 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 28 | 11 | $308 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 26 | 0 | $260 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 23 | 0 | $489 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 18 | 0 | $252 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 15 | 0 | $263 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $19 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $79 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kenneth Choi's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Choi practices Nephrology Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Choi practice?
Dr. Kenneth Choi practices at 90 W 86Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 464107086. Office phone: 2197911555.
What is Dr. Kenneth Choi's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Choi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619098571, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Choi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Choi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Choi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg (HCPCS J2250); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.