Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Henry Choi, MD

Ophthalmology · Desoto, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2625 BOLTON BOONE DR, Desoto, TX 75115
9722831516
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1699734723 verify on NPPES ↗
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 →
Are you Dr. Choi? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Choi

Dr. Henry Choi is an ophthalmology in Desoto, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Choi performed 18,726 Medicare services across 2,098 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Choi received a total of $5,652 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 172 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 5% volume in TX$ $5,652 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
18,726
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for ophthalmology
2,098
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~936 Medicare services per year of practice

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)12,300$27$43
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)1,217$28$80
Eye injection for retinal disease972$90$695
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)822$677$1,172
Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg798$248$434
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg429$176$490
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)422$91$145
Retinal photography (fundus photo)389$26$135
Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg361$214$490
Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg357$155$252
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)267$57$100
New patient office visit (45-59 min)164$112$235
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified161$69$114
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye25$98$290
Unclassified biologics18$811$4,814
Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina12$656$4,300
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures12$33$310
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,652
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $807/year across 7 years
Top 20% in TX for ophthalmology
26
Companies
172
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,240 (92.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$412 (7.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,176
2023
$1,005
2022
$1,426
2021
$311
2020
$741
2019
$325
2018
$669

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$814
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$738
Genentech USA, Inc.
$687
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$327
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$315
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$308
Notal Vision, Inc.
$283
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$277
ABBVIE INC.
$262
Mallinckrodt LLC
$240
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$237
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$185
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$151
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
NotalVision
$130
AbbVie Inc.
$124
Sandoz Inc.
$92
Allergan, Inc.
$87
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$48
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$46
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$41
Ivantis, Inc
$38
Allergan Inc.
$32
AbbVie, Inc.
$20
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$16
Retrophin, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 39.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · ACTHAR · BEOVU · Cimerli · DEXYCU · EVA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ForeseeHome · Humira · Hydrus · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · LOTEMAX SM · Lucentis · OZURDEX · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · ReSure Sealant · Syfovre · VABYSMO · Vabysmo · XIPERE · YUTIQ · combined machine
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $30 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for a ophthalmology in Desoto?
Compare ophthalmologys in the Desoto area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse ophthalmologys nearby

Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
227
Per 100K population
8.7
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
HICKORY TRAIL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Choi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 20%), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Choi experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Choi performed 12,300 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Choi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Choi received a total of $5,652 from 26 companies across 172 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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 ophthalmologys in Desoto?
Dr. Choi's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →