NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1902965718 MD
Verify on CMS → Unpok Choe, MD
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Kailua Kona, Hawaii.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,215 in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 270 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Unpok Choe, MD filed 2,377 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, prescribing 88% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥86th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Unpok Choe, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1902965718), first enumerated 12/07/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,377 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1902965718 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1902965718
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 4,215
- RX-MID 2,377
- BOOK-THIN 36 in Hawaii
- PHOTO-ENUM James Skelton · 2006
Unpok Choe, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,377 ≥ 86th percentile 86% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Unpok Choe, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Unpok Choe, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,377 46% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Hawaii
How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1902965718 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/07/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Unpok Choe, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Alii Health Center
Kailua Kona, HI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Unpok Choe, MD - brand share 12.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,377 2024 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 2024.
2,377
Total Claims
$250K
Total Drug Cost
270
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,753.233
- Total Day Supply
- 167,919
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $197K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $53K
- Opioid Claims
- 28 (1.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 71
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.99
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 86, 85+: 38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Unpok Choe, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
190 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
116 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
110 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
105 claims
- Lisinopril 72
Lisinopril
72 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er 50
Metformin Hcl Er
50 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 50
Tamsulosin Hcl
50 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 47
Metoprolol Succinate
47 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 190 |
| Losartan Potassium | 116 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 110 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 105 |
| Lisinopril | 72 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 50 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 50 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 47 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 42 |
| Allopurinol | 41 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Unpok Choe, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
4,215
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Unpok Choe, MD's 2,377 claims are below the specialty average of 4,420.
Nationwide Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Choe, both outside Hawaii so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Hawaii
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Hawaii, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Choe.
One of 36 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers enrolled in Hawaii, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unpok Choe, MD's specialty? ▼
Unpok Choe, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Credentials: MD.
How much does Unpok Choe, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Unpok Choe, MD wrote 2,377 Medicare Part D claims totaling $250K in drug costs for 270 beneficiaries.
Where is Unpok Choe, MD located? ▼
Unpok Choe, MD is located at 78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740. Phone: (808) 747-8321.
What is Unpok Choe, MD's NPI number? ▼
Unpok Choe, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902965718, issued on 12/07/2006.
Does Unpok Choe, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Unpok Choe, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $197K in brand drug costs.
Does Unpok Choe, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Unpok Choe, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,215 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Unpok Choe, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Unpok Choe, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Unpok Choe, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Unpok Choe, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,377 Part D claims and 270 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Unpok Choe, MD's credentials? ▼
Unpok Choe, MD's NPI is 1902965718 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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