Richard Kim, MD
NPI 1770580243 · Ophthalmology Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770580243
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A79477 (CA)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
8,087 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 | 2,485 | $135 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 2,091 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,026 | $96 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 940 | $39 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 300 | $27 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 224 | $29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,799 | 541 |
| Timolol Maleate | 801 | 245 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 474 | 146 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 397 | 146 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 347 | 213 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 267 | 79 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 122 | 87 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$817 across 17 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 (2)
- 2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B130Monterey, CA 93940-7842Phone: (831) 647-3900Fax: (831) 771-3966
- 966 Cass StMonterey, CA 93940-4539Phone: (831) 373-7733Fax: (831) 771-3966
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-30
- Last updated
- 2023-05-17
- Certified
- 2023-05-17
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.