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Active NPI 1396308334 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher David Kim , DO

Surgery • Tucson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Kim, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Tucson, AZ. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1501 N CAMPBELL AVE.

Dr. Kim is affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1501 N Campbell Ave

Tucson, AZ 857240001

Telephone 5206267747
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Tucson, AZ

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -15.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.7 Yrs
State Avg: 23.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
184 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (801 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Tucson Specialty Average (22.7 Years) 22.7 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-24
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AZ R3146

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CA 24546

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

2391 Greenspring Dr, Timonium, MD 210936038

Phone: 3018162424

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

13285 Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge, VA 221924018

Phone: 7039862400

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

1221 Mercantile Ln, Largo, MD 207745374

Phone: 3016185700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003538273

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Shamele Battan-Wraith

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1033789060
NPI 1043007867
NPI 1053055822

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1093160327

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1093398893

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 16, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 16, 2019

Registered at 1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 857240001 (Tel: 5206267747)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 245058, TUCSON, AZ 857245058 (Tel: 5206267747)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 16, 2019

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KIM, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 16, 2019

Surgery (License #R3146 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 16, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396308334
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 16, 2019
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 245058

Tucson, AZ 857245058

Phone: 5206267747

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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