Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Seungtaek Choi, M.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
7137926161
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1205860590 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Choi

Dr. Seungtaek Choi is a radiology - diagnostic in Houston, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Choi performed 2,240 Medicare services across 761 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Choi received a total of $4,616 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 39% volume in TX$ $4,616 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,240
Medicare services
Top 39% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
761
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~118 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
Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy937$16$218
CT guidance for radiation therapy335$36$338
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions205$153$1,493
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)144$25$122
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes121$48$171
Calculation of radiation therapy dose88$27$376
High precision radiation therapy planning70$338$4,398
Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy70$182$1,958
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device69$49$713
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)50$139$559
Complex radiation therapy planning30$137$2,878
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved30$64$1,651
3d radiation therapy planning30$182$2,166
Special radiation treatment30$87$1,374
Management of cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions20$521$5,300
New patient office visit (45-59 min)11$103$446
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.
0.9% high complexity
84.6% medium
14.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,616
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $769/year across 6 years
Top 18% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
15
Companies
43
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
$4,616 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,358
2023
$839
2022
$576
2021
$167
2019
$311
2018
$1,364

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Elekta Limited
$1,107
Teleflex LLC
$911
Boston Scientific Corporation
$707
Elekta, Inc.
$300
RadiaDyne, LLC
$207
Theragenics Corporation
$207
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$187
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$174
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$161
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$149
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$143
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$136
PFIZER INC.
$118
GE HealthCare
$89
Amgen Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 59.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BALVERSA · Cryocare CS · ELEKTA MEDICAL LINEAR ACCELERATOR · ELEKTA UNITY · ERLEADA · Immobiloc · ORGOVYX · SpaceOAR System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Unity · XGEVA
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $206 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
141
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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 clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 18%), with 19 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 stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Choi performed 937 stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy 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 $4,616 from 15 companies across 43 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 radiology - diagnostics in Houston?
Dr. Choi's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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.

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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 →