JAMES J. CHOO MD – NPI #1396935227
Anesthesiology
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
JAMES CHOO is an anesthesiologist located in KNOXVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396935227 to JAMES CHOO on July 26, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LP2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on May 19, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES CHOO below.
NPI Profile for
JAMES J. CHOO
(about 19 years ago)
SUITE 308
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922 Phone: (865) 579-0552 Fax: (865) 579-1154
Identifiers for JAMES CHOO
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | LA | 1067113 | |
| MEDICAID | TN | 3347126 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207LP2900X - Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine (Primary) |
TN | 44914 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JAMES CHOO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE990 OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE BOX 529
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830 - PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER7565 DANNAHER WAY POWELL
POWELL, TN 37849 - ROANE MEDICAL CENTER8045 ROANE MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
HARRIMAN, TN 37748
- METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE990 OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE BOX 529
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