Katherine Kim, MD
NPI 1184087736 · Gastroenterology Physician · Whittier, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Kim, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Whittier, CA (NPI 1184087736).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184087736
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A156267 (CA)
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
10 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
568 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 169 | $134 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 152 | $81 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 68 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 60 | $179 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 35 | $123 |
| Insertion of Stomach Tube Using a Flexible Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$538 across 14 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
- 2016-03-31
- Last updated
- 2022-09-24
- Certified
- 2022-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Kim's NPI number?
- Katherine Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184087736, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Kim's specialty?
- Katherine Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Kim located?
- Katherine Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602-1006.
- What is Katherine Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Kim is (562) 698-0811.
- Does Katherine Kim accept Medicare?
- Katherine Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Kim's NPI (1184087736) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.