Samuel Kim, MD
NPI 1184771172 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Kim, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1184771172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184771172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036150342 (IL)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,022 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 | 278 | $135 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 220 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 121 | $236 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 99 | $193 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 49 | $250 |
| Initial Removal of Wedge of Lung Tissue Using an Endoscope32666 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,918 across 34 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2320Chicago, IL 60611Phone: (312) 926-8060
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2021-01-04
- Certified
- 2021-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Kim's NPI number?
- Samuel Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184771172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Kim's specialty?
- Samuel Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Kim located?
- Samuel Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 675 N Saint Clair St Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60611-5975.
- What is Samuel Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Kim is (312) 695-3800.
- Does Samuel Kim accept Medicare?
- Samuel Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Kim's NPI (1184771172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.