Active NPI 1134293277 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Cholwoo Anthony Kim , MD

Surgery • Puyallup, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cholwoo Kim, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Puyallup, WA. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1519 3RD ST SE, STE 230.

Dr. Kim is affiliated with Multicare Health System and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

1519 3rd St Se, Ste 230

Puyallup, WA 983723724

Telephone 2538419640

Fax 2538417645

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Proliance Surgeons Inc Ps Facility NPI 1891776233

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Puyallup, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +8.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.5 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

15 Specialists

Practicing in Puyallup, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Puyallup Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$449.00	$155.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	22	$242.00	$87.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$343.00	$127.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$387.31	$165.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	16	$182.43	$85.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$263.91	$111.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$361.00	$163.52
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	31	31	$50.00	$23.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	24	$175.00	$85.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$237.00	$112.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$249.00	$128.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$340.08	$168.87
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	20	$43.35	$23.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$226.18	$113.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	15	$150.53	$92.18
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$1143.00	$334.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$329.00	$157.77
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	36	36	$43.00	$23.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	19	$143.00	$73.31
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	13	13	$1299.00	$440.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$329.00	$162.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	18	$143.00	$71.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	14	$86.00	$45.54
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	13	$285.00	$137.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$214.00	$108.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$214.00	$109.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$326.07	$159.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$211.48	$108.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	21	$211.57	$108.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	15	$141.50	$70.77
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	11	11	$2062.27	$584.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$318.00	$158.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	25	$207.00	$106.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	14	$83.00	$43.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$138.00	$72.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$207.00	$106.98
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	13	13	$1448.23	$471.35
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$275.00	$134.85
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$51.00	$18.80
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$1104.00	$338.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-05-20

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD00037136

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1031126 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Multicare Health System

4700 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 983351706

Multicare Health System

202 N Division St, Auburn, WA 980014939

Multicare Health System

407 14th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 983723770

Phone: 2536971962

Secondary Practice Locations

10004 204th Ave E Ste 3400

Bonney Lake, WA 983916536

Phone: 2538419640

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

Douglas King

Surgery

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Dr. Gabriela Vargas , MD, MS

Colon & Rectal Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Science

Dr. Miles Dale , MD

Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Elizabeth Abecassis , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1669708277

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Whitney Mattes , MD

Surgery

NPI 1699208322

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Christopher Petty , MD

Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 30, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 30, 2014

Registered at 1519 3RD ST SE, STE 230, PUYALLUP, WA 983723724 (Tel: 2538419640)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2014

Registered at 805 MADISON ST, SUITE 901, SEATTLE, WA 981041172 (Tel: 2062648100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 30, 2014

Recorded as CHOLWOO KIM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 30, 2014

Surgery (License #MD00037136 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134293277

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 20, 2006

Last Update: May 20, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

805 Madison St, Suite 901

Seattle, WA 981041172

Phone: 2062648100

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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