William Kim, M.D.
NPI 1144228628 · Specialist · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Kim, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1144228628).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144228628
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C39809 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
234 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 123 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 71 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 40 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$120 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 430 | 203 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 375 | 211 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 236 | 155 |
| Famotidine | 225 | 199 |
| Mupirocin | 129 | 126 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 121 | 96 |
| Ibuprofen | 66 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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
- 2005-07-08
- Last updated
- 2012-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Kim's NPI number?
- William Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144228628, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Kim's specialty?
- William Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is William Kim located?
- William Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 4201 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503-4504.
- What is William Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Kim is (310) 543-2521.
- Does William Kim accept Medicare?
- William Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — William Kim's NPI (1144228628) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.