Wesley Kim, MD
NPI 1285976597 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wesley Kim, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1285976597).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285976597
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.139091 (OH)
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
13 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
226 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 | 51 | $127 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 37 | $741 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 31 | $1,538 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 29 | $15 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 26 | $124 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 23 | $171 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,552 across 33 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
- 2013-03-25
- Last updated
- 2021-07-27
- Certified
- 2021-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wesley Kim's NPI number?
- Wesley Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285976597, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wesley Kim's specialty?
- Wesley Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wesley Kim located?
- Wesley Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 3525 Olentangy River Rd Ste 5300, Columbus, OH 43214-3937.
- What is Wesley Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wesley Kim is (614) 566-3500.
- Does Wesley Kim accept Medicare?
- Wesley Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wesley Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Wesley Kim's NPI (1285976597) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.