Active NPI 1346349727 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Daniel Kihong Kim , MD

Ophthalmology • Natchez, MS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Daniel Kim, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Natchez, MS. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1982, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at D KIM, MD OPHTHALMOLOGY.

Dr. Kim maintains professional affiliations with Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care Of Lafayette, Inc., Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care, Apmc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of content of eyes, 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

D Kim, Md Ophthalmology
314 Sgt. S. Prentiss

Natchez, MS 39120

Telephone 6014423713

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Natchez, MS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

44 Yrs +9.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 35.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Natchez, MS (182 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (44 Years) 44 Yrs

Natchez Specialty Average (35.0 Years) 35.0 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	508	479	$116.17	$84.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	458	309	$154.00	$118.76
92285 Photography of content of eyes	285	156	$100.00	$20.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	244	227	$141.00	$32.74
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	199	182	$217.00	$168.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	194	186	$220.00	$56.25
92134 Imaging of retina	189	172	$141.00	$36.43
92250 Photography of the retina	163	159	$195.00	$33.21
92587 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report	129	127	$164.00	$19.97
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	127	125	$118.00	$33.99
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	90	64	$1397.00	$283.01
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	54	54	$128.35	$16.31
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	51	51	$308.00	$206.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$156.00	$104.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$209.00	$156.19
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	34	34	$74.00	$20.12
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	20	$79.00	$10.06
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	18	18	$4610.28	$798.90
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	17	17	$78.00	$28.18
11440 Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less	15	15	$352.00	$130.14
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$157.00	$115.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$83.00	$52.35

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	694	509	$158.47	$121.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	665	618	$119.20	$85.62
92250 Photography of the retina	307	305	$201.16	$34.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	291	277	$226.01	$57.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	288	273	$145.06	$33.35
92285 Photography of content of eyes	252	161	$102.38	$20.21
92134 Imaging of retina	210	208	$144.87	$37.12
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	205	192	$222.80	$168.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	126	98	$1438.67	$290.11
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	101	100	$121.39	$34.72
92587 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report	101	100	$172.40	$20.58
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	100	99	$76.28	$20.77
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	81	80	$134.85	$17.21
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	64	64	$82.00	$10.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	62	$159.52	$107.33
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	50	50	$315.20	$211.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$211.04	$159.97
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	18	18	$4742.00	$840.42
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	17	16	$154.88	$117.90

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	678	501	$153.87	$121.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	650	604	$116.02	$86.43
92250 Photography of the retina	297	290	$194.85	$33.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	240	232	$141.00	$33.70
92134 Imaging of retina	226	218	$140.96	$37.45
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	198	184	$217.39	$171.32
92285 Photography of content of eyes	187	141	$99.97	$20.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	146	139	$220.00	$55.98
92587 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report	120	119	$169.33	$21.26
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	119	118	$74.00	$21.55
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	119	118	$118.00	$36.38
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	108	103	$128.82	$17.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	96	80	$1397.00	$288.40
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	67	67	$307.73	$214.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$208.61	$161.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$156.00	$108.02
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	30	30	$78.83	$10.45
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	28	27	$4487.96	$809.39
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	24	24	$78.00	$28.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	12	11	$107.00	$26.34

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	759	549	$144.53	$125.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	513	475	$107.95	$88.10
92250 Photography of the retina	249	245	$184.00	$36.44
92285 Photography of content of eyes	212	140	$94.00	$20.74
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	195	187	$133.16	$34.72
92134 Imaging of retina	181	173	$133.00	$38.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	134	122	$207.00	$58.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	89	89	$196.39	$164.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$147.00	$109.44
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	75	74	$123.75	$22.77
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	72	71	$69.72	$21.22
92587 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report	71	70	$158.08	$21.22
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	71	70	$111.00	$36.63
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	62	45	$1315.00	$296.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	60	53	$191.02	$172.57
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	60	59	$144.15	$119.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	31	$74.65	$53.67
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	18	$74.00	$10.86
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	13	13	$73.00	$29.22
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	12	12	$3721.67	$836.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,115	960	$144.03	$117.80
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	365	268	$98.00	$82.74
92250 Photography of the retina	246	239	$183.33	$41.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	196	188	$133.00	$34.58
92134 Imaging of retina	173	165	$133.00	$38.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	157	150	$207.00	$57.63
92285 Photography of content of eyes	106	89	$94.00	$19.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$147.00	$103.91
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	74	73	$120.54	$28.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$196.67	$160.03
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	45	44	$70.00	$21.73
92587 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report	45	44	$156.22	$21.73
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	45	44	$111.00	$37.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	30	$1315.00	$296.96
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	32	32	$101.00	$72.84
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	22	22	$3857.00	$786.03
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	19	19	$73.00	$29.48
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$74.00	$11.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,032	867	$140.10	$118.83
92250 Photography of the retina	432	421	$179.02	$46.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	311	261	$95.03	$82.57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	188	182	$129.09	$34.58
92134 Imaging of retina	162	156	$129.00	$38.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	131	125	$201.00	$59.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	126	126	$191.10	$158.28
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	89	89	$118.01	$34.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$143.10	$102.68
92285 Photography of content of eyes	69	64	$91.04	$18.85
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	42	19	$179.10	$28.74
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	36	34	$1277.00	$294.91
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	27	27	$98.11	$72.29
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	20	20	$3684.10	$774.13
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$174.00	$142.16
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	14	13	$125.14	$30.84
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	13	13	$71.00	$29.98
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$72.15	$11.28
92587 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report	11	11	$158.55	$21.15
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	11	11	$108.00	$36.75
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	11	11	$68.00	$21.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	38	38	$135.26	$118.53
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	24	19	$92.00	$82.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MS 17329

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

Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care Of Lafayette, Inc.

201 Rue Iberville, Lafayette, LA 705088521

Phone: 3372352149

Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care, Apmc

4313 I 49 S Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 705700755

Phone: 3379422024

Secondary Practice Locations

D Kim, Md Ophthalmology, 257 Grandview Blvd

Madison, MS 391105514

Phone: 6019770465

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 31, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 31, 2017

Registered at D KIM, MD OPHTHALMOLOGY, 314 SGT. S. PRENTISS, NATCHEZ, MS 39120 (Tel: 6014423713)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 31, 2017

Registered at 831 RICE RD APT 1104, RIDGELAND, MS 391573028 (Tel: 6018129409)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 31, 2017

Recorded as DANIEL KIM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 31, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #17329 in MS)

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NPI Profile Active December 22, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 22, 2015

Registered at 1500 E. WOODROW WILSON, JACKSON, MS 39216 (Tel: 6013624471)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 22, 2015

Registered at 1500 E. WOODROW WILSON, JACKSON, MS 39216 (Tel: 6013624471)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 22, 2015

Recorded as DANIEL KIM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 22, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #17329 in MS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346349727

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 21, 2006

Last Update: March 17, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

831 Rice Rd Apt 1104

Ridgeland, MS 391573028

Phone: 6018129409

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