AUNG CHOON MD – NPI #1417942855
Pathology

A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

AUNG CHOON is a pathologist located in EVANSVILLE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417942855 to AUNG CHOON on September 13, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZH0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Hematology

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 11, 2025. 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 AUNG CHOON below.

NPI Profile for
AUNG CHOON

NPI Number
1417942855
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AUNG CHOON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
600 MARY STREET
EVANSVILLE, IN 47747-0001
Phone: (812) 450-3344 Fax: (812) 450-5037
Mailing address
PO BOX 3024
EVANSVILLE, IN 47730-3024
Phone: (812) 471-1591 Fax: (812) 471-6650
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207ZH0000X
- Pathology / Hematology (Primary)		 IN 01056541A
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology		 IN 01056541A

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
AUNG CHOON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION ST VINCENT EVANSVILLE
      3700 WASHINGTON AVE
      EVANSVILLE, IN 47750
    • DEACONESS HENDERSON HOSPITAL
      1305 N ELM ST
      HENDERSON, KY 42420
    • DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC
      600 MARY ST
      EVANSVILLE, IN 47747
    • GIBSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
      1808 SHERMAN DR
      PRINCETON, IN 47670
    • WOMEN'S HOSPITAL THE
      4199 GATEWAY BLVD
      NEWBURGH, IN 47630

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