Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Theodore Choma, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Columbia, MO

  • NPI 1609813799
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1100 Virginia Ave
Columbia, MO 652120001
(573) 882-2663
fax (573) 882-5847
Mailing address
Po Box 843966
Kansas City, MO 641843966

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 5, 2022
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2006006302
Medicaid
MO #200757409

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609813799. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
250
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$62,868
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 108 76 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 43 38 $93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 21 21 $127
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 16 16 $79
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 14 13 $937
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 13 13 $1,718
20931 Graft of donor bone to spine 12 12 $105
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 12 12 $727
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 11 11 $246

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Columbia Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,901
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Synthes GmbH 4 $2,901.21

By nature of payment

Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$1,500
Travel and Lodging
$1,251
Food and Beverage
$150

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
66
Patients
32
Total drug cost
$877
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 33 17 $672
Ibuprofen Generic 18 0 $195
Diazepam Generic 15 15 $10

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Theodore Choma's medical specialty?
Dr. Theodore Choma practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Columbia, MO.
Where does Dr. Theodore Choma practice?
Dr. Theodore Choma practices at 1100 Virginia Ave, Columbia, MO 652120001. Office phone: 5738822663.
What is Dr. Theodore Choma's NPI?
Dr. Theodore Choma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609813799, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Theodore Choma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Theodore Choma accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Theodore Choma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.