Peter Kim, MD
NPI 1235242199 · Rheumatology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Kim, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1235242199).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235242199
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C52913 (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
763 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 | 496 | $99 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 107 | $62 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 70 | $5 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 37 | $16 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 21 | $35 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 787 | 269 |
| Losartan Potassium | 335 | 103 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 309 | 91 |
| Omeprazole | 247 | 100 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 241 | 64 |
| Metformin Hcl | 233 | 75 |
| Naproxen | 213 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 2 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
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2021-07-22
- Certified
- 2021-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Kim's NPI number?
- Peter Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235242199, 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 Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Kim located?
- Peter Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 818 S Lucerne Blvd Apt 301, Los Angeles, CA 90005-3713.
- What is Peter Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Kim is (323) 472-0317.
- 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 (1235242199) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.