ELLA U. CHOE M.D. – NPI #1932169141
Hospitalist
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
ELLA CHOE is a hospitalist located in GRETNA, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932169141 to ELLA CHOE on March 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Jan 09, 2015. 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 ELLA CHOE below.
NPI Profile for
ELLA U. CHOE
(more than 20 years ago)
GRETNA, LA 70056 Phone: (504) 391-5046 Fax:
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121 Phone: (504) 842-4000 Fax:
Identifiers for ELLA CHOE
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | LA | 1050857 | |
| MEDICAID | MS | 09928251 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208M00000X - Hospitalist (Primary) |
LA | MD.200082 |
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
ELLA CHOE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION1516 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121 - OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-KENNER180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
KENNER, LA 70065
- OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION1516 JEFFERSON HWY
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