Thomas Kim, MD
NPI 1669472759 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Arlington Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Kim, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Arlington Heights, IL (NPI 1669472759).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669472759
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-101858 (IL)
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
20 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
2,900 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 588 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 412 | $94 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 310 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 304 | $132 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 210 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 204 | 113 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 120 | 60 |
| Methylprednisolone | 100 | 94 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 93 | 75 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 64 | 56 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 58 | 38 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$302 across 18 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
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2024-07-16
- Certified
- 2024-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Kim's NPI number?
- Thomas Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669472759, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Kim's specialty?
- Thomas Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Kim located?
- Thomas Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 415 W Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-3929.
- What is Thomas Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Kim is (847) 593-5511.
- Does Thomas Kim accept Medicare?
- Thomas Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Kim's NPI (1669472759) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.