Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christina Choe, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1821296682
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Town Square Blvd Ste 218
Asheville, NC 288035021
(828) 333-4844
fax (828) 374-8535

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2025
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2013-00711 · Pennsylvania #MD439738

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821296682. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11,143
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$306,183
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit 10,058 33 $6
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 183 172 $123
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 181 155 $87
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 172 168 $44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 113 113 $159
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 105 31 $176
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 61 61 $107
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 56 54 $991
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 55 55 $865
67840 Removal of growth of eyelid 44 43 $259

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 412. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$210
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 3 $69.52
Optos, Inc. 1 $57.80
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $46.85
Sandoz Inc. 1 $35.93

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$152
Entertainment
$58

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
542
Patients
481
Total drug cost
$4,017
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 204 196 $425
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 96 85 $1,358
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 65 65 $275
Triazolam Generic 33 33 $131
Tramadol Hcl Generic 31 31 $33
Cephalexin Generic 21 18 $184
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 20 0 $420
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 18 17 $235
Methylprednisolone Generic 15 12 $208
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 13 13 $17

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christina Choe's medical specialty?
Dr. Christina Choe practices Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Christina Choe practice?
Dr. Christina Choe practices at 1 Town Square Blvd Ste 218, Asheville, NC 288035021. Office phone: 8283334844.
What is Dr. Christina Choe's NPI?
Dr. Christina Choe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821296682, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christina Choe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christina Choe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christina Choe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.