Young Ho Kim, MD
NPI 1417100207 · Nephrology Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Young Ho Kim, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1417100207).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417100207
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2008-0737 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,774 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 457 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 390 | $76 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 215 | $293 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 188 | $102 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 136 | $204 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 91 | 31 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 87 | 23 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 85 | 26 |
| Carvedilol | 85 | 22 |
| Calcitriol | 83 | 23 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 82 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 67 | 20 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$67 across 3 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
- 2008-10-24
- Last updated
- 2018-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Young Ho Kim's NPI number?
- Young Ho Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417100207, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Young Ho Kim's specialty?
- Young Ho Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Young Ho Kim located?
- Young Ho Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 1901 S Union Ave Ste B7011, Tacoma, WA 98405-1807.
- What is Young Ho Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Young Ho Kim is (253) 627-5755.
- Does Young Ho Kim accept Medicare?
- Young Ho Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Young Ho Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Young Ho Kim's NPI (1417100207) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.