Bernard Kim, MD
NPI 1518166420 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Hackensack, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernard Kim, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Hackensack, NJ (NPI 1518166420).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518166420
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 248070 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianPrimary207RA0001XLicense 25MA07795000 (NJ)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,714 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 | 759 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 231 | $146 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 132 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 127 | $205 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 115 | $236 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 236 | 65 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 219 | 43 |
| Spironolactone | 208 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 172 | 55 |
| Furosemide | 146 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 102 | 35 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 97 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$140 across 6 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
- 2007-07-12
- Last updated
- 2016-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernard Kim's NPI number?
- Bernard Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518166420, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernard Kim's specialty?
- Bernard Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bernard Kim located?
- Bernard Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601-1997.
- What is Bernard Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernard Kim is (201) 996-4849.
- Does Bernard Kim accept Medicare?
- Bernard Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernard Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernard Kim's NPI (1518166420) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.