Bernard Kim, M.D.
NPI 1184723231 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernard Kim, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1184723231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184723231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A108352 (CA)
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
1,013 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 199 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 158 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 117 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 109 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 104 | $127 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 672 | 229 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 328 | 84 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 184 | 181 |
| Gabapentin | 164 | 162 |
| Dexamethasone | 134 | 130 |
| Famotidine | 130 | 127 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,353 across 98 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
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2026-01-13
- Certified
- 2026-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernard Kim's NPI number?
- Bernard Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184723231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernard Kim's specialty?
- Bernard Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bernard Kim located?
- Bernard Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 503, Los Angeles, CA 90017-4805.
- What is Bernard Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernard Kim is (213) 977-4979.
- Does Bernard Kim accept Medicare?
- Bernard Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernard Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernard Kim's NPI (1184723231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.