JOSHUA H. CHOO M.D. – NPI #1548590631
Surgery

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

JOSHUA CHOO is a surgeon located in LOUISVILLE, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548590631 to JOSHUA CHOO on January 12, 2010. 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 2086S0122X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 27, 2018. 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 JOSHUA CHOO below.

NPI Profile for
JOSHUA H. CHOO

NPI Number
1548590631
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSHUA H. CHOO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 710
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 583-8303 Fax: (502) 584-0302
Mailing address
PO BOX 909
LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0909
Phone: (502) 588-0328 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSHUA CHOO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDKY7100245690
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
2086S0122X
- Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Primary)
KY 46065
208600000X
- Surgery
KY 46065
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery
KY 46065

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

Education
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
JOSHUA CHOO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JEWISH HOSPITAL & ST MARY'S HEALTHCARE
      200 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
    • NORTON HOSPITALS, INC
      200 EAST CHESTNUT STREET
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
    • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE HOSPITAL
      530 SOUTH JACKSON STREET
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

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