Gene Kim, MD
NPI 1598923005 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gene Kim, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1598923005).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598923005
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036111052 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,734 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 921 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 313 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 149 | $107 |
| 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 | 132 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $141 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Macitentanbrand: Opsumit | 87 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 46 | 21 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 44 | 17 |
| Spironolactone | 42 | 20 |
| Riociguatbrand: Adempas | 39 | — |
| Furosemide | 36 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$935 across 19 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
- 2008-05-30
- Last updated
- 2023-12-21
- Certified
- 2023-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gene Kim's NPI number?
- Gene Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598923005, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gene Kim's specialty?
- Gene Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gene Kim located?
- Gene Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1443.
- What is Gene Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gene Kim is (888) 824-0200.
- Does Gene Kim accept Medicare?
- Gene Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gene Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Gene Kim's NPI (1598923005) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.