DO Hwan Kim, M.D
NPI 1093262776 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
DO Hwan Kim, M.D is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1093262776).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093262776
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T8576 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,836 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 635 | $27 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 505 | $36 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 184 | $33 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 115 | $12 |
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, 16 Or More Markers88189 | 79 | $80 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 70 | $78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-09-09
- Last updated
- 2023-06-02
- Certified
- 2023-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is DO Hwan Kim's NPI number?
- DO Hwan Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093262776, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is DO Hwan Kim's specialty?
- DO Hwan Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is DO Hwan Kim located?
- DO Hwan Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 7600 Beechnut Street 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77074-4302.
- What is DO Hwan Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for DO Hwan Kim is (713) 456-5000.
- Does DO Hwan Kim accept Medicare?
- DO Hwan Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is DO Hwan Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — DO Hwan Kim's NPI (1093262776) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.