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Active NPI 1770580243 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard U Kim , MD

Ophthalmology • Salinas, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Kim, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Salinas, CA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 622 ABBOTT ST.

Dr. Kim is affiliated with Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

622 Abbott St

Salinas, CA 939014315

Telephone 8317713900
Fax 8317713966
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Salinas, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +10.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.0 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Salinas, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
63.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Salinas Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
2,485 1,316 $270.04 $135.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
2,091 961 $72.93 $35.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
1,026 784 $190.00 $96.32
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
940 934 $94.94 $39.28
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
300 146 $88.15 $26.79
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
224 201 $70.00 $29.36
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye
158 108 $95.00 $16.92
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
128 126 $315.00 $137.14
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
119 86 $1900.00 $536.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
119 119 $410.00 $175.81
92250 Photography of the retina
104 99 $175.00 $39.85
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
93 77 $615.00 $214.39
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
89 89 $30.00 $11.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
69 59 $825.00 $334.38
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
52 37 $2280.00 $708.00
92134 Imaging of retina
36 32 $105.00 $43.78
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
24 19 $2000.00 $782.96
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device
19 17 $2565.00 $1063.50
92025 Ct scan of cornea
11 11 $200.00 $39.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-17
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A79477

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp

966 Cass St, Monterey, CA 939404540

Phone: 8313737733

Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp

622 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 939014315

Secondary Practice Locations

966 Cass St

Monterey, CA 939404539

Phone: 8313737733

2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B130

Monterey, CA 939407842

Phone: 8316473900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

21 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1336636828

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address May 17, 2023

Registered at 63 S ROCKFORD DR STE 220, TEMPE, AZ 852886226 (Tel: 8317713900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 17, 2023

Recorded as RICHARD KIM, MD

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 622 ABBOTT ST, SALINAS, CA 939014315 (Tel: 8317713900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 622 ABBOTT ST, SALINAS, CA 939014315 (Tel: 8317713900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as RICHARD KIM, M.D.

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

Ophthalmology (License #A79477 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770580243
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 30, 2005
Last Update: May 17, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

63 S Rockford Dr Ste 220

Tempe, AZ 852886226

Phone: 8317713900

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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