Active NPI 1265609275 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Leo Am Kim , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Leo Kim, MD, PhD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Yale University School Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 243 CHARLES ST.

Dr. Kim is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, injection of drug into eye, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

243 Charles St
Retina Service

Boston, MA 021143002

Telephone 6173915896

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary Facility NPI 1639101751

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Yale University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +1.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.9 Yrs

State Avg: 30.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

339 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Boston Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 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
92134 Imaging of retina	896	395	$113.00	$26.19
67028 Injection of drug into eye	454	119	$572.85	$108.12
92134 Imaging of retina	389	180	$113.00	$26.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	382	287	$277.44	$69.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	174	125	$277.18	$68.85
67028 Injection of drug into eye	157	38	$553.17	$105.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	62	$409.44	$101.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	40	$408.89	$100.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$613.00	$139.93
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	13	13	$179.46	$44.54
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	11	11	$179.55	$44.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	936	401	$113.00	$26.79
67028 Injection of drug into eye	485	108	$546.09	$109.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	399	294	$274.51	$70.21
92134 Imaging of retina	268	159	$113.00	$26.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	140	112	$274.46	$70.14
67028 Injection of drug into eye	88	31	$520.41	$106.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	72	$403.86	$103.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	35	$404.28	$103.80
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	16	16	$175.50	$45.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$613.00	$141.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$362.83	$88.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	814	335	$113.00	$27.58
67028 Injection of drug into eye	445	98	$526.81	$109.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	372	260	$269.66	$72.29
92134 Imaging of retina	238	124	$113.00	$27.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	131	85	$269.97	$72.17
67028 Injection of drug into eye	80	21	$521.70	$109.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	51	$397.45	$106.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	37	$398.96	$104.46
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	12	12	$171.33	$46.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$547.55	$145.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	909	388	$113.00	$28.10
67028 Injection of drug into eye	537	133	$498.70	$112.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	422	307	$219.21	$73.59
92134 Imaging of retina	211	106	$113.00	$28.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	87	$229.68	$73.32
67028 Injection of drug into eye	83	25	$485.90	$110.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	62	$331.25	$107.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	27	$336.32	$108.81
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	20	14	$224.40	$37.64
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	17	17	$178.53	$47.06
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	14	$4973.00	$1328.04
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	11	11	$176.82	$47.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$529.18	$148.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	913	401	$113.00	$28.37
67028 Injection of drug into eye	604	196	$483.27	$120.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	286	226	$206.26	$56.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	106	$316.19	$86.49
92134 Imaging of retina	95	62	$113.00	$28.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	57	$206.03	$55.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	29	$316.53	$86.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$516.67	$141.42
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$94.00	$23.92
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	15	15	$177.67	$48.24
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	11	11	$5419.27	$1370.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	785	305	$118.88	$28.19
67028 Injection of drug into eye	393	90	$530.46	$115.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	241	184	$208.68	$54.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	231	167	$310.71	$84.27
92134 Imaging of retina	103	62	$118.64	$28.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	54	$311.04	$84.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	31	$208.11	$54.99
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	22	19	$136.50	$37.92
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	17	17	$210.00	$47.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$618.47	$138.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	803	329	$120.00	$28.59
67028 Injection of drug into eye	390	90	$556.41	$117.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	380	263	$310.00	$84.05
92134 Imaging of retina	94	57	$120.00	$28.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	90	80	$210.00	$55.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	70	$310.00	$84.66
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	53	46	$117.55	$36.97
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	32	30	$116.25	$36.43
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	28	27	$210.00	$47.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$548.75	$139.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$616.15	$139.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	863	347	$120.00	$27.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	464	296	$284.35	$81.46
67028 Injection of drug into eye	446	116	$547.09	$112.67
92134 Imaging of retina	148	87	$120.00	$27.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	79	$284.86	$81.77
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	50	45	$120.90	$37.55
67028 Injection of drug into eye	48	11	$510.42	$108.67
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	33	32	$126.06	$39.16
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	30	30	$210.00	$46.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$194.44	$52.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$437.19	$134.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 249083

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A98056

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc

243 Charles St, Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6175237900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 18, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 18, 2013

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, RETINA SERVICE, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6173915896)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 18, 2013

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, RETINA SERVICE, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6173915896)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 18, 2013

Recorded as LEO KIM, M.D., PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 18, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #249083 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 09, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265609275

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 09, 2008

Last Update: December 18, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

243 Charles St, Retina Service

Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6173915896

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