DentalNPI

William Mingeun Choi, DMD

Dentist (Other) · Palo Alto, CA

Dentist (Other)sMore in CaliforniaMedicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

Each tile cites its source. Empty signals are hidden — they are absent in the federal record, not negative ratings.

Years in practiceNPPES

17years

Self-reported NPPES — graduated 2009 from TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.

Profile completeness

High

11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

Measures how filled-in the federal record is — not clinical quality.

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Practice footprintCMS

1locations

Counted from CMS provider enrollment records.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

MIPS final score (2023)CMS QPP

76.5/ 100

13th percentile vs 177 dentists who report MIPS (median 89).

Only ~15% of US dentists report MIPS. Absence is not a negative signal — most don't bill enough Medicare to qualify.

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Medicare patient volumeCMS PUF

14beneficiaries

Low volume · 15 services. Most dental work is private-pay or Medicaid.

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Industry payments (2018)Open Payments

$11,200

1 disclosed payments. Federal disclosure law — payments are legal and common, not a quality indicator.

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Coverage & verification in California

Medi-Cal Dental
Adult Medicaid dental tier
ComprehensivePreventive, restorative, and most procedures.

Medi-Cal Dental (also Denti-Cal) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.

Visit Medi-Cal Dental
Verify state dental license

Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.

Dental Board of California license lookup

Credentials & training

Specialty
Dentist (Other)
Primary specialty (NPPES)
ORAL SURGERY
Taxonomy
Dentist
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy code
122300000X
Credential
DMD
Credential type
dentist
Dental school
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation year
2009

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
No

CMS quality & volume

CMS Quality Payment Program
MIPS final score (2023)
76.5 / 100
MIPS quality component
74.32 / 100
Medicare beneficiaries
14
Medicare services
15
Total Medicare payment
$8,780

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$11,200
Number of payments
1

Open Payments tracks transfers of value from drug and device manufacturers to physicians and dentists. Inclusion is not an allegation of wrongdoing.

Before you book

Five-minute checklist before you call

Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.

  1. Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost

    • “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
    • “Are you accepting new Medi-Cal Dental patients right now?”
    • “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
    • “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”

  2. Verify the dentist & availability

    • “Is William Mingeun Choi the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
    • “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
    • “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”

  3. Verify the license yourself

    Search the Dental Board of California license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Dental Board of California site →

  4. Match office services to your needs

    • “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
    • “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
    • “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
    • “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
    • “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”

Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.

Call (650) 723-4000

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About dentist (other)s

What is a dentist (other)?

A dentist whose NPPES record does not specify a sub-specialty. Most providers in this category practice as general dentists; some are specialists who simply registered under the broader category. Always confirm scope of practice with the office.

Training. Four years of dental school after a bachelor's degree, ending with a DDS or DMD. Some have completed additional residencies that aren't reflected in their primary NPPES taxonomy.

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Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is William Mingeun Choi's NPI?
    William Mingeun Choi has the National Provider Identifier 1720396427. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does William Mingeun Choi accept Medicare?
    Yes. William Mingeun Choi is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does William Mingeun Choi accept Medi-Cal Dental?
    We do not have a verified Medi-Cal Dental acceptance signal for William Mingeun Choi. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Medi-Cal Dental provider directory at https://dental.dhcs.ca.gov/.
  • How do I verify William Mingeun Choi's dental license?
    Use the Dental Board of California license-lookup at https://www.dbc.ca.gov/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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Public data sources

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