Dr. Sara Kim , MD
Surgery • La Jolla, CA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Sara Kim, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in La Jolla, CA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from New York Medical College in 2011, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10710 N TORREY PINES RD.
Dr. Kim is affiliated with Scripps Health and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, partial removal of breast, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 920371035
Medicare Profile & Education
New York Medical College
2011
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in La Jolla, CA
Practicing in La Jolla, CA (3346 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
144 | 101 | $248.45 | $97.57 |
|
19301
Partial removal of breast
|
78 | 65 | $2624.58 | $678.12 |
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
58 | 58 | $452.88 | $177.80 |
|
38900
Lymph node imaging during surgery
|
43 | 43 | $531.42 | $139.38 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
42 | 42 | $305.20 | $117.60 |
|
38525
Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure
|
40 | 40 | $1771.38 | $236.01 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
34 | 30 | $350.30 | $137.71 |
|
G2211
Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
|
25 | 23 | $59.29 | $17.04 |
|
19125
Removal of breast growth, open procedure
|
15 | 15 | $2199.96 | $462.52 |
|
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
|
11 | 11 | $598.13 | $234.53 |
|
19303
Total removal of breast
|
11 | 11 | $4844.03 | $1150.29 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2022-08-30NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
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.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Scripps Health
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 920371035
Phone: 8585549100
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Registered at 10710 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 920371035 (Tel: 8585548984)
Registered at 10790 RANCHO BERNARDO RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 921275705 (Tel: 8585548984)
Recorded as SARA KIM, MD
Registered at 256 MASON AVE BLDG B2ND, STATEN ISLAND, NY 103053408 (Tel: 7182266790)
Registered at 256 MASON AVE BLDG B2ND, STATEN ISLAND, NY 103053408 (Tel: 1872266790)
Surgery (License #284824 in NY)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 450 CLARKSON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 112032012 (Tel: 7182701000)
Registered at 574 4TH AVE, APT 3B, BROOKLYN, NY 112156363 (Tel: 4104993179)
Recorded as SARA KIM, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd
San Diego, CA 921275705
Phone: 8585548984
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