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Dr. Sang Choi, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Palm Harbor, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Choi from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Choi
Dr. Sang Choi is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Palm Harbor, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Choi performed 4,444 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Choi received a total of $4,917 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 113 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Choi is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 18% volume in FL
$4,917 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 63059 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | ⚠ |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,444
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 1,105 | $6 | $41 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
767 | $63 | $460 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
314 | $54 | $440 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
271 | $36 | $319 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
229 | $35 | $251 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
209 | $42 | $368 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
205 | $90 | $640 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
187 | $28 | $196 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
158 | $26 | $200 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
147 | $70 | $570 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
83 | $33 | $312 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
65 | $10 | $62 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 50 | $59 | $437 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
45 | $32 | $224 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
43 | $112 | $850 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
41 | $124 | $1,590 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
39 | $30 | $240 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
39 | $37 | $264 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
37 | $296 | $2,250 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
37 | $25 | $175 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
36 | $406 | $2,587 |
| Total knee replacement | 32 | $1,041 | $7,220 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
31 | $118 | $625 |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | 30 | $140 | $990 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
30 | $40 | $290 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
27 | $29 | $197 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
25 | $28 | $186 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
24 | $40 | $270 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
21 | $28 | $190 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $22 | $166 |
| Nerve conduction study, 1-2 tests A test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals to evaluate nerve function. |
18 | $61 | $480 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
15 | $11 | $40 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
14 | $41 | $364 |
| Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment. |
13 | $252 | $3,250 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
13 | $629 | $4,350 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
13 | $215 | $1,710 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
12 | $34 | $245 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.4% high complexity
48.0% medium
50.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,917
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $702/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in FL for orthopedic surgery
18
Companies
113
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$310
2023
$118
2022
$182
2021
$1,068
2020
$494
2019
$1,000
2018
$1,746
Payments by company (2024)
Stryker Corporation
$91
Endo USA, Inc.
$87
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$27
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$24
Bioventus LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 70.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$3,602
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$595
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$182
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$164
Endo USA, Inc.
$87
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$40
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$27
Bioventus LLC
$26
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$24
Horizon Pharma plc
$23
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$21
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$20
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 89.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ADAPT · ANATO · ASNIS · AUGMENT · AXSOS · BIO DBM · BIOLOX · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · CHAMPION · CHAMPION SHOULDER INSTRUMENTATION SET · DBM · Durolane · EASY CLIP · EUFLEXXA · EX-FIX · FREEDOM WRIST · GAMMA · GELSYN-3 · HYDROSET · HemiCAP Shoulder · Iovera System · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MAKO · NO_PRODUCT · PENNSAID · Seglentis · TRAUMA · TRIATHLON · Trinity · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
203
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL
5.0 mi
5.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Choi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Choi experienced with injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Choi performed 1,105 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Choi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Choi received a total of $4,917 from 18 companies across 113 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Choi's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Palm Harbor?
Dr. Choi's average Medicare payment per service is $55. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Choi) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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