Joan Kim
NPI 1609049279 · Ophthalmology Physician · Des Plaines, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joan Kim is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Des Plaines, IL (NPI 1609049279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609049279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 264824 (NY)
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
517 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 | 197 | $132 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 83 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 49 | $174 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 45 | $150 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 36 | $127 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 28 | $44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 71 | 25 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 52 | 38 |
| Fluorometholone | 42 | 24 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 22 | 14 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 21 | — |
| Difluprednate | 20 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 17 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2008-04-03
- Last updated
- 2026-02-09
- Certified
- 2026-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joan Kim's NPI number?
- Joan Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609049279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joan Kim's specialty?
- Joan Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joan Kim located?
- Joan Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 73 N Broadway St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2347.
- What is Joan Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joan Kim is (224) 725-3239.
- Does Joan Kim accept Medicare?
- Joan Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joan Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Joan Kim's NPI (1609049279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.