Paul Kim, MD
NPI 1639362700 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Kim, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1639362700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639362700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200800241 (NC)
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
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
1,201 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 236 | $374 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 201 | $179 |
| X-Ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views72082 | 125 | $68 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 69 | $247 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 62 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 46 | $218 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 69 | 30 |
| Methylprednisolone | 66 | 44 |
| Methocarbamol | 48 | 26 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 44 | 18 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 24 | — |
| Meloxicam | 21 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 12 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$231,779 across 119 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
- 2007-08-22
- Last updated
- 2024-09-12
- Certified
- 2024-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Kim's NPI number?
- Paul Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639362700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Kim's specialty?
- Paul Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Kim located?
- Paul Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 Baldwin Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204-3109.
- What is Paul Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Kim is (704) 376-1605.
- Does Paul Kim accept Medicare?
- Paul Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Kim's NPI (1639362700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.