Jim Kim, M.D.
NPI 1174602817 · Transplant Surgery Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jim Kim, M.D. is a Transplant Surgery Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1174602817).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174602817
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Transplant Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53104-020 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
95 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 33 | $2,426 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney for Transplantation50323 | 25 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $180 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney and Veins for Transplantation50327 | 12 | $108 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $105–$2,426 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$256 across 3 records (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
- 2006-11-03
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jim Kim's NPI number?
- Jim Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174602817, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jim Kim's specialty?
- Jim Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Transplant Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jim Kim located?
- Jim Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 1516 San Pablo St Fl 2, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5313.
- What is Jim Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jim Kim is (323) 442-5908.
- Does Jim Kim accept Medicare?
- Jim Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jim Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Jim Kim's NPI (1174602817) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.