Esther Kim, M.D.
NPI 1538265327 · Family Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Esther Kim, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1538265327).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538265327
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A70313 (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
19 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
1,233 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 357 | $136 |
| 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'SG2211 | 355 | $17 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 110 | $46 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 87 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 76 | $192 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 264 | 83 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 125 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 104 | 37 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 97 | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 97 | 32 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 95 | 30 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$594 across 30 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
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2020-01-13
- Certified
- 2020-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Esther Kim's NPI number?
- Esther Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538265327, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Esther Kim's specialty?
- Esther Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Esther Kim located?
- Esther Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128-3491.
- What is Esther Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Esther Kim is (858) 605-7912.
- Does Esther Kim accept Medicare?
- Esther Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Esther Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Esther Kim's NPI (1538265327) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.