Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Juno Choe, M.D., PH.D.
Radiology - Diagnostic · Kennewick, WA
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Choe
Dr. Juno Choe is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Kennewick, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Choe performed 7,028 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Choe received a total of $16,483 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 66 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. Choe 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in WA
$16,483 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,028
Medicare services
Top 5% in WA for radiology - diagnostic
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$164
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT guidance for radiation therapy This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery. |
1,899 | $90 | $478 |
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
1,703 | $262 | $1,401 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
463 | $63 | $313 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 11-19 MeV Delivery of high-energy radiation (11-19 MeV) to three or more separate treatment areas using custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beams, and compensators. |
461 | $180 | $1,034 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
456 | $145 | $758 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 436 | $50 | $266 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 276 | $131 | $578 |
| 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. |
272 | $84 | $431 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
234 | $94 | $511 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
129 | $23 | $35 |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment. |
120 | $348 | $1,988 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 97 | $162 | $819 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 92 | $129 | $675 |
| High precision radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body. |
71 | $1,388 | $7,697 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
66 | $25 | $141 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
50 | $131 | $578 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
38 | $207 | $1,095 |
| X-ray during radiation therapy An X-ray image taken while radiation therapy is being administered to verify treatment positioning. |
38 | $10 | $44 |
| 3D radiation therapy planning This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery. |
30 | $368 | $1,958 |
| Special radiation treatment | 26 | $107 | $530 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
20 | $2,181 | $12,039 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
19 | $333 | $1,928 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
18 | $14 | $60 |
| Special medical radiation therapy consultation A consultation with a radiation oncologist to discuss treatment options and plan for medical radiation therapy. |
14 | $105 | $488 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,483
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,355/year across 7 years
Top 8% in WA for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
66
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
$517
2023
$302
2022
$88
2021
$145
2020
$3,626
2019
$5,384
2018
$6,420
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$330
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$128
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 93.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novocure Inc.
$14,647
Boston Scientific Corporation
$659
Elekta, Inc.
$306
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$128
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$102
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$52
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$52
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$50
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$48
Turn-Key Medical, Inc.
$38
TESARO, Inc.
$37
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$37
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$25
BK Medical Holding Company Inc.
$22
Augmenix, Inc.
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$14
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 94.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Cologuard Collection Kit · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELEKTA MEDICAL LINEAR ACCELERATOR · Edge · FLOSEAL · GENERAL ONCOLOGY · GENERAL THERAPIES · INFUGEM · MYRISK · OPDIVO · Oncology · Optune · PYLARIFY · Rezum Generator · SOMATOM Confidence · SPACEOAR · SUBSYS · SpaceOAR · SpaceOAR System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TOSHIBA SCANNER · Trelstar · TrueBeam · Versa HD · Xofigo · ZEJULA · myRisk
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
Radiology - diagnostics in nearby ZIP areas
8
County median income
$87,316
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TRIOS HEALTH
5.5 mi
5.5 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. Choe is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in WA), with 19 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. Choe experienced with ct guidance for radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Choe performed 1,899 ct guidance for radiation therapy 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. Choe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Choe received a total of $16,483 from 22 companies across 66 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. Choe's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Kennewick?
Dr. Choe's average Medicare payment per service is $164. 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. Choe) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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