Active NPI 1811928245 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John S Kim , MD

Ophthalmology • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Kim, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7268 JARNIGAN RD.

Dr. Kim is affiliated with Southeast Eye Specialists Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7268 Jarnigan Rd
Suite 200

Chattanooga, TN 374213097

Telephone 4235087337

Fax 4235087338

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southeast Eye Specialists Pllc Facility NPI 1518961176

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chattanooga, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +1.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.1 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (395 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Chattanooga Specialty Average (28.1 Years) 28.1 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	444	254	$354.32	$116.84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	380	215	$1472.67	$425.12
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	374	216	$87.74	$27.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	310	213	$246.38	$83.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	269	222	$174.05	$57.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	226	222	$101.10	$31.11
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	77	77	$76.53	$25.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	69	52	$912.55	$259.15
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	56	45	$557.50	$181.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	53	39	$847.43	$260.17
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	47	47	$31.26	$9.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$464.67	$150.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	30	30	$126.77	$37.07
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	27	16	$1872.89	$618.67
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	20	20	$1068.95	$353.96
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	14	11	$673.07	$222.39
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	12	11	$1955.17	$594.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	407	241	$1777.41	$438.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	393	202	$251.88	$82.93
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	385	239	$101.74	$28.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	270	220	$338.53	$117.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	252	226	$167.52	$56.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	213	208	$104.95	$31.81
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	94	70	$939.52	$259.84
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	78	78	$74.18	$25.64
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	66	54	$663.79	$183.57
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	62	51	$876.05	$258.48
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	42	38	$1080.95	$356.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$447.15	$153.91
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	31	31	$37.68	$9.82
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	26	26	$81.96	$23.95
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	22	15	$1875.73	$622.22
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	11	$2478.86	$613.40
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	12	11	$789.67	$222.28

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	671	311	$262.26	$118.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	608	350	$2730.00	$428.27
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	579	355	$130.00	$28.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	338	255	$150.00	$56.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	233	231	$115.00	$31.87
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	117	86	$1050.00	$248.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	46	$186.65	$84.77
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	67	58	$1050.00	$248.92
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	60	60	$55.00	$25.57
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	60	51	$1339.00	$183.23
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	44	41	$1080.00	$354.47
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	34	34	$50.00	$9.88
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	30	30	$130.00	$23.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$336.33	$156.33
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	26	23	$3250.00	$596.43
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	23	16	$1709.00	$628.11
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	16	13	$1165.00	$692.69

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	792	347	$130.00	$120.63
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	531	293	$2730.00	$430.56
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	478	279	$129.88	$29.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	409	319	$150.00	$57.94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	293	289	$115.00	$32.18
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	109	109	$55.00	$25.81
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	88	88	$50.00	$10.04
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	84	66	$1339.00	$190.05
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	82	66	$1050.00	$252.38
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	65	47	$1050.00	$255.91
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	63	58	$128.25	$33.26
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	59	50	$1098.31	$360.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$200.00	$156.12
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	44	41	$199.66	$170.68
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	21	14	$2800.00	$318.09
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	21	15	$1165.00	$880.37
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	19	19	$240.00	$208.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$65.00	$52.67
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	13	11	$1339.00	$231.71

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	667	328	$130.00	$102.01
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	359	211	$2730.00	$432.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	359	296	$150.00	$57.77
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	323	192	$129.83	$30.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	286	285	$115.00	$32.73
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	116	50	$128.58	$27.71
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	98	98	$55.00	$26.15
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	82	82	$50.00	$10.59
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	79	74	$170.00	$136.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	61	48	$1050.00	$266.63
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	53	36	$1050.00	$253.28
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	45	35	$1080.00	$354.15
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	43	38	$1339.00	$197.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$200.00	$155.50
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	25	19	$1165.00	$887.76
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	20	15	$3250.00	$644.08
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	19	19	$240.00	$189.78
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	18	14	$1070.00	$369.75
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	16	11	$2800.00	$305.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$130.00	$101.54
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	13	12	$1339.00	$231.53

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	852	368	$130.00	$100.48
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	544	308	$2730.00	$510.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	377	308	$150.00	$57.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	336	333	$115.00	$31.90
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	238	134	$130.00	$30.32
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	148	55	$130.51	$29.96
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	127	125	$55.00	$25.53
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	92	92	$50.00	$10.75
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	87	83	$170.00	$129.98
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	61	45	$1050.00	$262.50
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	59	52	$1339.00	$194.95
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	50	33	$2800.00	$295.95
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	49	37	$1050.00	$254.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$200.00	$154.16
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	40	37	$1080.00	$370.97
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$240.00	$194.44
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	22	17	$3250.00	$618.09
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	13	13	$1070.00	$356.29
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	13	13	$1165.00	$895.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$130.00	$100.82

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	906	378	$130.00	$99.31
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	508	296	$2730.00	$514.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	384	311	$150.00	$57.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	319	315	$115.00	$32.72
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	145	144	$55.00	$24.57
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	143	60	$130.00	$33.30
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	116	116	$50.00	$12.82
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	88	70	$1339.00	$196.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	87	87	$200.00	$148.64
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	63	61	$170.00	$134.60
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	49	39	$1050.00	$251.85
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	43	38	$1130.23	$358.01
0474T Insertion of drainage device and creation of fluid reservoir in front chamber of eye	33	27	$2800.00	$395.54
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	31	25	$3250.00	$655.57
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	25	25	$240.00	$194.15
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	16	$1339.00	$220.47
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	16	$1050.00	$275.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$90.00	$65.98
66250 Revision or repair of operative wound of eye	14	11	$1519.29	$710.51

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	764	342	$130.00	$98.68
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	520	304	$2730.00	$493.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	359	291	$150.00	$58.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	319	311	$115.00	$32.44
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	174	173	$55.00	$24.78
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	131	131	$50.00	$13.06
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	114	57	$120.35	$42.02
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	93	73	$1339.00	$192.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	87	87	$200.00	$150.29
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	66	66	$170.00	$131.08
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	49	32	$2800.00	$1139.17
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	41	29	$1050.00	$248.78
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	31	28	$1080.00	$363.77
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	29	29	$240.00	$184.58
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	24	20	$3250.00	$678.66
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	22	21	$1050.00	$275.70
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	17	15	$2300.00	$950.23
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	15	14	$1339.00	$221.98
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$130.00	$54.95

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-02-12

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IN 01061571A

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

Southeast Eye Specialists Pllc

2855 Old Hwy 5, Blue Ridge, GA 305136248

Phone: 4235087337

Southeast Eye Specialists Pllc

135 N Meadows Dr, Athens, TN 373034172

Phone: 4235087337205

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

21 Associated Practitioners

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Matthew Hartman , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1063891216

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Thomas Lindquist , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1184853947

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Steven Anderson , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1295732063

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Timothy Stout , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1316930688

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sonya Smoak , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1376549071

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2023

Registered at 341 COOL SPRINGS BLVD., STE. 400, FRANKLIN, TN 37067 (Tel: 4235087337)

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 12, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #01061571A in IN)

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NPI Profile Active April 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location April 04, 2017

Registered at 7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374213097 (Tel: 4235087337)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address April 04, 2017

Registered at 7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374213097 (Tel: 4235087337)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 04, 2017

Recorded as JOHN KIM, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 04, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #01061571A in IN)

✅

NPI Profile Active March 21, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location March 21, 2016

Registered at 7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374213097 (Tel: 4235087337)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address March 21, 2016

Registered at 7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374213097 (Tel: 4235087337)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 21, 2016

Recorded as JOHN KIM, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 21, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #MD-52348 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811928245

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 05, 2006

Last Update: February 12, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

341 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 400

Franklin, TN 37067

Phone: 4235087337

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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