James Kim, MD
NPI 1518078450 · Anesthesiology Physician · Elgin, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Kim, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Elgin, IL (NPI 1518078450).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518078450
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
146 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 34 | $30 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 20 | $51 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 19 | $116 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 17 | $116 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Bones01480 | 17 | $217 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 14 | $142 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$335 across 17 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2007-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Kim's NPI number?
- James Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518078450, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Kim's specialty?
- James Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Kim located?
- James Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 934 Center St, Elgin, IL 60120-2125.
- What is James Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Kim is (847) 742-9800.
- Does James Kim accept Medicare?
- James Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — James Kim's NPI (1518078450) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.