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Active NPI 1770921157 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Karina Kima , AA

Anesthesiologist Assistant • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Karina Kima, AA is a certified Anesthesiologist Assistant practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Karina Kima delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6411 FANNIN ST.

Karina Kima is affiliated with Baylor College Of Medicine and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on eye, anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6411 Fannin St

Houston, TX 770301501

Telephone 7135006200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiologist Assistant in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.3 Yrs
State Avg: 7.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
206 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (507 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
92.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kima (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (9.3 Years) 9.3 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
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
113 110 $944.07 $73.99
00140 Anesthesia for procedure on eye
44 42 $992.73 $77.46
00144 Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant
14 13 $1388.57 $116.86
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
11 11 $1101.82 $82.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-03
Anesthesiologist Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 367H00000X

State License TX 1525

An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baylor College Of Medicine

2 Greenway Plz, Houston, TX 770460205

Baylor College Of Medicine

1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX 770304101

Baylor College Of Medicine

6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 770302604

Baylor College Of Medicine

1919 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX 770542003

Baylor College Of Medicine

1977 Butler Boulevard 6th Floor, Houston, TX 770304101

Phone: 7137986131

Baylor College Of Medicine

6770 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 770302604

Phone: 7137981000

Baylor College Of Medicine

1977 Butler Boulevard, Houston, TX 770304101

Baylor College Of Medicine

7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 770304202

Secondary Practice Locations

6720 Bertner Ave

Houston, TX 770302604

Phone: 8323552666

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1023052669

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Orlanda Smith , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1043388143

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1043426570

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 07, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2013

Registered at 6411 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7135006200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 301173, DALLAS, TX 753031173 (Tel: 7135003500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 07, 2013

Recorded as KARINA KIMA, AA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2013

Anesthesiologist Assistant (License #1525 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770921157
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 07, 2013
Last Update: September 03, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 301173

Dallas, TX 753031173

Phone: 7135003500

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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