Richard Kim, M.D.
NPI 1962617134 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · West Hollywood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kim, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in West Hollywood, CA (NPI 1962617134).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962617134
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A113858 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$282 across 4 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 (1)
- 4650 W Sunset BlvdChildren'S Hospital Los Angeles, Ms#66Los Angeles, CA 90027-6062Phone: (323) 361-4148
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-11
- Last updated
- 2022-08-15
- Certified
- 2022-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kim's NPI number?
- Richard Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962617134, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kim's specialty?
- Richard Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Kim located?
- Richard Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804.
- What is Richard Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kim is (310) 423-3851.
- Does Richard Kim accept Medicare?
- Richard Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kim's NPI (1962617134) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.