Junuk Kim, MD
NPI 1497917553 · Surgery Physician · Shenandoah, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Junuk Kim, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Shenandoah, TX (NPI 1497917553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497917553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N3791 (TX)
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
18 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
340 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 | 127 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 85 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $122 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 30 | $110 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 20 | $122 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 69 | 66 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 32 | 23 |
| Metronidazole | 29 | 25 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 22 | 21 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 17 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,434 across 9 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
- 2008-06-30
- Last updated
- 2023-03-01
- Certified
- 2022-06-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Junuk Kim's NPI number?
- Junuk Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497917553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Junuk Kim's specialty?
- Junuk Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Junuk Kim located?
- Junuk Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 129 Vision Park Blvd Ste 212, Shenandoah, TX 77384-3024.
- What is Junuk Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Junuk Kim is (832) 303-2922.
- Does Junuk Kim accept Medicare?
- Junuk Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Junuk Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Junuk Kim's NPI (1497917553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.