Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, PA

Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Pittsburgh Oculoplastic Associates, Ltd and his current practice location is 5750 Centre Ave Ste 230, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 681-4220.

Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD052945L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568443166.

Contact Information

Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo, MD
5750 Centre Ave Ste 230,
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3761
(412) 681-4220
(412) 681-4396

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Phillip Hyunchul Choo
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location5750 Centre Ave Ste 230, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568443166
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022018647
  • Enrollment ID: I20070105000060

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568443166NPI-NPPES
1017905690001MedicaidPA
MD052945LOtherPASTATE MEDICAL LICENSE NUM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0200XOphthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery G082078 (California)Secondary
207WX0200XOphthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery MD052945L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional HospitalGreensburg, PAHospital
Forbes HospitalMonroeville, PAHospital
Excela Health - Frick HospitalMount pleasant, PAHospital
Excela Health Latrobe HospitalLatrobe, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pittsburgh Oculoplastic Associates, Ltd36785120355

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. Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePittsburgh Oculoplastic Associates, Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811064561
PECOS PAC ID: 3678512035
Enrollment ID: O20050426000998

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo, MD
5750 Centre Ave Ste 230,
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3761

Ph: (412) 681-4220
Dr Phillip Hyunchul Choo, MD
5750 Centre Ave Ste 230,
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3761

Ph: (412) 681-4220

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