Howard Kim, MD
NPI 1386691830 · Urology Physician · Beverly Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Kim, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Beverly Hills, CA (NPI 1386691830).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386691830
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A109058 (CA)
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
1,536 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 461 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 300 | $99 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 200 | $3 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 173 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 113 | $137 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 656 | 219 |
| Finasteride | 140 | 43 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 123 | 43 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 117 | 30 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 71 | 28 |
| Terazosin Hcl | 70 | 13 |
| Testosterone | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$291 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
- 2006-05-30
- Last updated
- 2020-07-24
- Certified
- 2020-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Kim's NPI number?
- Howard Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386691830, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Kim's specialty?
- Howard Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Kim located?
- Howard Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 99 N La Cienega Blvd Ste M102, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2288.
- What is Howard Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Kim is (310) 385-2992.
- Does Howard Kim accept Medicare?
- Howard Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Kim's NPI (1386691830) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.