Edward Kim, MD
NPI 1316948029 · Urology Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Kim, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1316948029).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316948029
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31744 (TN)
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
20 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
4,363 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 | 737 | $116 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 727 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 580 | $83 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 379 | $10 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 359 | $57 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 701 | 226 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 411 | 180 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 330 | 119 |
| Finasteride | 323 | 102 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 314 | 172 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 305 | 81 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,604 across 54 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
- 2005-08-03
- Last updated
- 2009-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Kim's NPI number?
- Edward Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316948029, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Kim's specialty?
- Edward Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Kim located?
- Edward Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 1928 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920-1502.
- What is Edward Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Kim is (865) 305-9254.
- Does Edward Kim accept Medicare?
- Edward Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Kim's NPI (1316948029) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.