Independent US Healthcare Provider Directory & Public Medical Database
Active NPI 1518078450 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James B Kim , MD

Anesthesiology • Elgin, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Kim, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Elgin, IL. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1991, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 934 CENTER ST.

Dr. Kim maintains professional affiliations with Encore Anesthesia Group Llc, Northstar Anesthesia Of Illinois, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), anesthesia for lens surgery. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

934 Center St

Elgin, IL 601202125

Telephone 8477429800
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sherman Hospital Facility NPI 1700834371

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Elgin, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +13.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 28.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Elgin, IL (2670 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Elgin Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 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
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
34 33 $288.00 $30.38
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
20 19 $1260.00 $50.64
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
19 19 $1212.63 $116.43
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot
17 17 $2212.94 $217.39
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk
17 17 $1228.24 $115.55
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
14 14 $1311.43 $142.11
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
13 12 $3475.38 $312.73
64999 Other procedure on nervous system
12 11 $720.00 $22.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

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

Encore Anesthesia Group Llc

701 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 601601612

Phone: 7086813200

Northstar Anesthesia Of Illinois, Llc

1423 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 604113400

Phone: 7087561000

Northstar Anesthesia Of Illinois, Llc

500 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 604404906

Phone: 6303125000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Nicole Carpenter

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1023650132
Dr. Algis Paulius , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1033499223

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jaclyn Mastrangeli

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033676978
Dr. John Corcoran , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1063070852

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1063917144

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Emma Cohen , MSW

Social Worker

NPI 1073183786

Master of Social Work

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 22, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location October 22, 2007

Registered at 934 CENTER ST, ELGIN, IL 601202125 (Tel: 8477429800)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address October 22, 2007

Registered at 5452 RELIABLE PARKWAY, CHICAGO, IL 606860001 (Tel: 8476152200)

👤
Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 22, 2007

Recorded as JAMES KIM, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 22, 2007

Anesthesiology

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews
No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. James Kim. Be the first to share your experience!

Sign in to leave a review for Dr. James Kim

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518078450
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 31, 2006
Last Update: October 22, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5452 Reliable Parkway

Chicago, IL 606860001

Phone: 8476152200

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

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.