2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1861657819 M.D.
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TONY CHOI, M.D.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in POMONA, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
685
Medicare Part D claims · 124 beneficiaries · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$281.63
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TONY CHOI, M.D. is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in POMONA, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 685 claims across 124 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $281.63 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TONY CHOI, M.D. filed 685 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across POMONA, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

TONY CHOI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TONY CHOI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2008

NPI 1861657819

Primary specialty

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

685 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,962

Specialty distribution in New York

How Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within New York

1. Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

TONY CHOI, M.D. is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in POMONA, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1861657819. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

TONY CHOI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 26 FIREMENS MEMORIAL DR STE 111, POMONA, NY, 10970, with a listed phone of (845) 501-9292. NPI 1861657819 was issued on 07/18/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHOI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 685 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 124 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $172K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 2,962 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

26 FIREMENS MEMORIAL DR STE 111
POMONA, NY 10970

Provider Details

NPI 1861657819
Specialty Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2008

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for TONY CHOI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$282

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TONY CHOI, M.D.. To verify TONY CHOI, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

TONY CHOI, M.D. — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 685 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

685
Total Claims
$172K
Total Drug Cost
124
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
935
Total Day Supply
26,247
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$161K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Restasis
Cyclosporine
170
Latanoprost
97
Prednisolone Acetate
66
Brimonidine Tartrate
62
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
52
Ketorolac Tromethamine
44
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
34
Dorzolamide Hcl
28
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
26
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How TONY CHOI, M.D. fits within the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

354
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
42
States with Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
2,962
Avg Claims per Provider

TONY CHOI, M.D.'s 685 claims are below the specialty average of 2,962.

Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHOI.

Compare Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TONY CHOI, M.D.'s specialty?
TONY CHOI, M.D. specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in POMONA, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TONY CHOI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TONY CHOI, M.D. wrote 685 Medicare Part D claims totaling $172K in drug costs for 124 beneficiaries.
Where is TONY CHOI, M.D. located?
TONY CHOI, M.D. is located at 26 FIREMENS MEMORIAL DR STE 111, POMONA, NY, 10970. Phone: (845) 501-9292.
What is TONY CHOI, M.D.'s NPI number?
TONY CHOI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861657819, issued on 07/18/2008.
Does TONY CHOI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TONY CHOI, M.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $161K in brand drug costs.
How many Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 2,962 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TONY CHOI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TONY CHOI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TONY CHOI, M.D. accept Medicare?
TONY CHOI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 685 Part D claims and 124 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TONY CHOI, M.D.'s credentials?
TONY CHOI, M.D.'s NPI is 1861657819 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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