Active NPI 1609978618 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Andrew C Kim , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Arcata, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Andrew Kim, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Arcata, CA. With approximately 46 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1980, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at MAD RIVER ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE.

Dr. Kim is affiliated with North Pacific Cardiology Medical and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Mad River Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
3798 Janes Road Suite 5

Arcata, CA 95521

Telephone 7078268244

Fax 7078268252

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1980

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Arcata, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

46 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 46.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Arcata, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (46 Years) 46 Yrs

Arcata Specialty Average (46.0 Years) 46.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	82	$252.08	$91.78
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	93	93	$190.09	$73.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	59	47	$147.83	$57.85
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	35	32	$10.99	$0.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$324.44	$113.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	27	20	$169.45	$64.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$375.48	$130.50
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$253.30	$80.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	109	109	$190.59	$74.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	59	$236.78	$92.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	86	58	$148.33	$58.12
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	37	32	$10.00	$1.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$291.00	$114.48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$342.78	$119.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	11	11	$184.85	$63.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	138	33	$18.89	$1.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	123	96	$147.17	$58.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	84	$237.02	$89.94
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	82	82	$190.20	$76.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	35	24	$167.77	$67.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$291.00	$116.68
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	19	18	$54.00	$21.08
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	18	17	$265.00	$83.82
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	18	18	$327.29	$73.25
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	16	13	$147.03	$52.81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$337.68	$137.77
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$503.90	$202.38
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	11	11	$3055.16	$1170.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	135	26	$4.01	$1.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	101	81	$77.47	$57.92
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	77	33	$170.83	$60.80
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	75	75	$118.25	$77.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	52	$121.80	$94.69
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	53	14	$93.60	$70.30
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	21	18	$92.54	$40.94
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	12	$75.60	$37.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$190.81	$121.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	197	36	$5.34	$1.41
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	84	39	$197.42	$70.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	67	67	$119.72	$78.79
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	66	16	$114.64	$80.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	51	$116.92	$70.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	57	49	$71.25	$47.43
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	30	22	$75.00	$37.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$183.50	$113.38
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	15	15	$72.70	$48.29
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	14	14	$38.80	$8.38
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	12	11	$30.20	$7.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	12	12	$56.90	$25.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	186	29	$4.64	$1.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	64	$115.70	$78.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	60	31	$201.84	$71.69
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	50	50	$113.63	$82.22
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	48	11	$98.02	$79.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	34	$74.35	$48.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$177.10	$108.84
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$234.87	$141.43
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	18	16	$56.62	$23.71
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	12	$14.39	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	11	11	$30.49	$8.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$165.11	$106.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	116	21	$4.60	$1.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	41	$109.05	$75.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$167.07	$107.17
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	30	19	$196.47	$71.29
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	27	27	$107.67	$77.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	20	$67.58	$45.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	11	$54.73	$22.60
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	12	$14.40	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	12	11	$30.60	$9.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	326	14	$46.96	$28.80
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	144	19	$8.73	$1.79
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	83	12	$48.47	$23.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	50	$110.62	$75.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$164.70	$111.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	46	25	$234.62	$72.56
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	21	14	$72.90	$30.13
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$109.35	$76.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	15	$156.59	$113.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-12-03

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GU M-1786

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA G45641

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

North Pacific Cardiology Medical

3800 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 955214742

Phone: 70782272203358

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2024

Registered at MAD RIVER ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 3798 JANES ROAD SUITE 5, ARCATA, CA 95521 (Tel: 7078268244)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 03, 2024

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G45641 in CA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 03, 2020

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #M-1786 in GU)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 09, 2018

Registered at GUAM SDA CLINIC. 388 YPAO RD., TAMUNING, GU 96913 (Tel: 6716468881)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 29373 RANCHO CALIFORNIA RD, TEMECULA, CA 925915201 (Tel: 9516994472)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 29373 RANCHO CALIFORNIA RD, TEMECULA, CA 925915201 (Tel: 9516994472)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ANDREW KIM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G45641 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609978618

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 01, 2006

Last Update: June 03, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Guam Sda Clinic. 388 Ypao Rd.

Tamuning, GU 96913

Phone: 6716468881

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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