Walter Kim, O.D.
NPI 1821098096 · Optometrist · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Kim, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1821098096).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821098096
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OPT-6975T (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2008-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Kim's NPI number?
- Walter Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821098096, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Kim's specialty?
- Walter Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Walter Kim located?
- Walter Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 237 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004-4107.
- What is Walter Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Kim is (323) 469-1929.
- Does Walter Kim accept Medicare?
- Walter Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Kim's NPI (1821098096) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.