2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1780799684 M.D.
Verify on CMS →

YOUNG CHOI, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in VESTAVIA, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 306 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.9025/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$97.5
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: YOUNG CHOI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VESTAVIA, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 306 beneficiaries — 34% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.9025/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $97.5 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: YOUNG CHOI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.9025 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

YOUNG CHOI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

YOUNG CHOI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2006

NPI 1780799684

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,105 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

98.9025/100 15.802500000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Alabama

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.9025/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 98.9025/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 98.9025/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

YOUNG CHOI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in VESTAVIA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1780799684. 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.

YOUNG CHOI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2100 DEVEREUX CIR STE 100, VESTAVIA, AL, 35243, with a listed phone of (205) 879-2221. NPI 1780799684 was issued on 08/20/2006. 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 1,105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 306 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $61K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.9025/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.805), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

2100 DEVEREUX CIR STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35243

Provider Details

NPI 1780799684
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.9025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.805
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where YOUNG CHOI, M.D. 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.

INVISION OPHTHALMOLOGY PC
VESTAVIA, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 YOUNG CHOI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$98

Largest payer

RxSight Inc

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

YOUNG CHOI, M.D. — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 1,105 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.

1,105
Total Claims
$61K
Total Drug Cost
306
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,144
Total Day Supply
26,596
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
Ketorolac Tromethamine
369
Prednisolone Acetate
361
Ofloxacin
335

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How YOUNG CHOI, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s 1,105 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s specialty?
YOUNG CHOI, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in VESTAVIA, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does YOUNG CHOI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YOUNG CHOI, M.D. wrote 1,105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $61K in drug costs for 306 beneficiaries.
What is YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
YOUNG CHOI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.9025/100 (Quality: 97.805). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is YOUNG CHOI, M.D. located?
YOUNG CHOI, M.D. is located at 2100 DEVEREUX CIR STE 100, VESTAVIA, AL, 35243. Phone: (205) 879-2221.
What is YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s NPI number?
YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780799684, issued on 08/20/2006.
Does YOUNG CHOI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does YOUNG CHOI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketorolac Tromethamine, Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YOUNG CHOI, M.D. accept Medicare?
YOUNG CHOI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,105 Part D claims and 306 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s credentials?
YOUNG CHOI, M.D.'s NPI is 1780799684 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology