Walter Kim, M.D.
NPI 1568451649 · Medical Oncology Physician · Scottsdale, AZ
Walter Kim, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1568451649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568451649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A86185 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 68 | 21 |
| Anastrozole | 42 | — |
| Prednisone | 31 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | — |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 20 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 14 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,218 across 61 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8777 E Hartford DrScottsdale, AZ 85255-5690Phone: (602) 569-4144Fax: (480) 498-7950
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-20
- Last updated
- 2025-08-14
- Certified
- 2025-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Kim's NPI number?
- Walter Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568451649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Kim's specialty?
- Walter Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Kim located?
- Walter Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 16220 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1798.
- What is Walter Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Kim is (866) 792-1191.
- Is Walter Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Kim's NPI (1568451649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.