Dr Unpok John Choe, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Kailua-kona, HI

Dr Unpok John Choe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine" physician in Kailua-kona, Hawaii. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Ali'i Health Center and his current practice location is 78-6831 Ali'i Drive, Suite 328, Kailua-kona, Hawaii. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 747-8321.

Dr Unpok John Choe is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number MD6632) 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 1902965718.

Contact Information

Dr Unpok John Choe, MD
78-6831 Ali'i Drive, Suite 328,
Kailua-kona, HI 96740
(808) 747-8321
(808) 334-0930

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Unpok John Choe
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience46 Years
Location78-6831 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-kona, Hawaii
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 Unpok John Choe graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902965718
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/12/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456345503
  • Enrollment ID: I20080204000184

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Unpok John Choe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902965718NPI-NPPES
78157773MedicaidCO
H103297MedicaidHI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0300XInternal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine 41959 (Colorado)Secondary
207RG0300XInternal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine MD6632 (Hawaii)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ali'i Health Center448698454938

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 Unpok John Choe allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlii Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285107698
PECOS PAC ID: 4486984549
Enrollment ID: O20191002003639

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 Unpok John Choe 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 Unpok John Choe, MD
78-6831 Ali'i Drive, Suite 328,
Kailua-kona, HI 96740

Ph: (808) 747-8321
Dr Unpok John Choe, MD
78-6831 Ali'i Drive, Suite 328,
Kailua-kona, HI 96740

Ph: (808) 747-8321

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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