Kristal Choi, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Santa Monica, CA

Kristal Choi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Santa Monica, California. She went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice The Regents Of The University Of California and her current practice location is 2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 582-6350.

Kristal Choi is licensed to practice in California (license number A148342) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1396165882.

Contact Information

Kristal Choi, MD
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2128
(310) 582-6350
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameKristal Choi
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience10 Years
Location2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540, Santa Monica, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kristal Choi attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396165882
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/23/2014
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587982814
  • Enrollment ID: I20190808002347

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristal Choi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396165882NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A148342 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta monica, CAHospital
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Regents Of The University Of California13552485841177

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kristal Choi allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Regents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235107566
PECOS PAC ID: 1355248584
Enrollment ID: O20031223000439

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kristal Choi, MD
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400,
Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

Ph: () -
Kristal Choi, MD
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2128

Ph: (310) 582-6350

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Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1223 16th St, Suite 3400, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-449-0939    Fax: 424-259-7790
Louis Ravitz, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 207, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-828-9311    Fax: 310-453-8533
Janet Winikoff, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 860, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-828-3209    Fax: 310-828-5165
Dr. Sean Dooley, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 323-829-8745    
Lorraine Anderson, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1245 16th St Ste 303, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-481-4646    Fax: 310-899-7599
Dr. Colleen Lucy Channick, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1223 16th St Ste 3400, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Carol Yukiko Nishikubo, M.D.
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Practice Location: 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 560w, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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