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Dr. James Choo, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Interventional Pain Management) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1396935227
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.9 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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220 Fort Sanders West Blvd., Suite 308
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 579-0552
fax (865) 579-1154
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 19, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207LP2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #44914
- Medicaid (2)
- LA #1067113 · TN #3347126
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396935227. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,815
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$374,905
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 952 | 560 | $114 | |
G0483 |
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms | 214 | 171 | $235 | |
80307 |
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | 203 | 163 | $59 | |
G0482 |
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms | 122 | 107 | $195 | |
27096 |
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | 121 | 68 | $92 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 115 | 67 | $121 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 109 | 64 | $70 | |
64636 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | 100 | 91 | $79 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 99 | 83 | $120 | |
64635 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | 99 | 92 | $257 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,376
Transactions
65
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 38 | $1,663.69 | |
| MML US, Inc. | 6 | $266.43 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 13 | $224.46 | |
| Vertos Medical, Inc. | 4 | $84.96 | |
| SPR Therapeutics, Inc | 1 | $79.03 | |
| Nalu Medical, Inc. | 2 | $41.02 | |
| SI-BONE, INC. | 1 | $15.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
440
Patients
323
Total drug cost
$90,897
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 78 | 74 | $2,605 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 64 | 59 | $1,344 |
| Botox (Onabotulinumtoxina) | Brand | 62 | 29 | $80,676 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 51 | 30 | $621 |
| Naloxone Hcl | Generic | 39 | 39 | $3,169 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 27 | 15 | $170 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 26 | 22 | $771 |
| Baclofen | Generic | 17 | 15 | $224 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 17 | 13 | $442 |
| Morphine Sulfate | Generic | 16 | 14 | $509 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Choo's medical specialty?
Dr. James Choo practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. James Choo practice?
Dr. James Choo practices at 220 Fort Sanders West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37922. Office phone: 8655790552.
What is Dr. James Choo's NPI?
Dr. James Choo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396935227, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Choo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Choo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Choo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (HCPCS G0483); Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.