Peter Kim, MD
NPI 1174655914 · Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician · Waltham, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Kim, MD is a Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider in Waltham, MA (NPI 1174655914).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174655914
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 336078195 (IL)
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
897 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 | 185 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 106 | $121 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 100 | $58 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 82 | $43 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 62 | $59 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 53 | $47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74,202 across 87 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
- 2007-03-09
- Last updated
- 2025-09-10
- Certified
- 2025-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Kim's NPI number?
- Peter Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174655914, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Kim's specialty?
- Peter Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Kim located?
- Peter Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 840 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451-1433.
- What is Peter Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Kim is (781) 890-2133.
- Does Peter Kim accept Medicare?
- Peter Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Kim's NPI (1174655914) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.