Christopher Kim, MD
NPI 1780619742 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Charleston, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Kim, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Charleston, WV (NPI 1780619742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780619742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101057983 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,601 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 136 | $25 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 131 | $48 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance27096 | 121 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 121 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 116 | $63 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 807 | 198 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 531 | 68 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 192 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 168 | 44 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 159 | 47 |
| Methadone Hcl | 134 | 15 |
| Fentanyl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,169 across 52 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 (4)
- 2335 Chesterfield Ave Ste 400Charleston, WV 25304-1066Phone: (304) 925-9300Fax: (304) 925-2924
- 3200 Maccorkle Ave Se Fl 4Charleston, WV 25304-1227Phone: (304) 388-5590Fax: (304) 388-8238
- 1206 Hospital DrHurricane, WV 25526-8708Phone: (304) 757-5420Fax: (304) 757-5421
- 4605 Maccorkle Ave SwSouth Charleston, WV 25309-1311Phone: (304) 414-4800
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2025-08-28
- Certified
- 2025-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Kim's NPI number?
- Christopher Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780619742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Kim's specialty?
- Christopher Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Kim located?
- Christopher Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 Court St Ste 100, Charleston, WV 25301-1652.
- What is Christopher Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Kim is (304) 347-6120.
- Does Christopher Kim accept Medicare?
- Christopher Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Kim's NPI (1780619742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.