Active NPI 1316988348 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Louis J Kim , MD

Neurological Surgery • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Louis Kim, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1999, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 401 BROADWAY.

Dr. Kim is affiliated with The Association Of University Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist, insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

401 Broadway
Pbs Building

Seattle, WA 98122

Telephone 2067449330

Fax 2067449944

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Harborview Medical Center Facility NPI 1083121545

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Seattle, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +5.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.1 Yrs

State Avg: 24.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

131 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (239 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

33.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (27 Years) 27 Yrs

Seattle Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 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
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	45	37	$43.25	$14.86
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	42	36	$1519.33	$276.44
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	42	37	$1599.97	$476.61
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	36	28	$117.20	$41.17
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots	25	20	$179.66	$64.69
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow	15	11	$141.20	$50.57
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	14	13	$279.61	$97.30
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	14	14	$220.31	$76.47
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	14	14	$3627.56	$1245.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	44	28	$44.11	$14.88
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	39	26	$1619.22	$447.42
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	37	28	$1500.09	$256.14
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	33	22	$120.59	$40.62
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots	22	15	$186.86	$54.56
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	14	12	$289.30	$94.78
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	13	13	$229.35	$74.68
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	13	13	$3763.18	$1198.96
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow	12	11	$149.95	$48.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$255.18	$104.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	41	32	$44.34	$14.60
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	37	30	$1636.65	$470.20
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	34	30	$1443.99	$247.09
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots	33	27	$189.63	$62.92
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	32	27	$124.49	$41.32
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	17	13	$460.76	$150.50
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow	14	12	$147.97	$50.19
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	13	13	$125.71	$41.49
36225 Insertion of tube into chest artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	13	11	$1109.15	$200.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	51	36	$44.20	$14.55
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow	46	18	$147.20	$50.73
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	44	31	$1597.11	$444.30
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots	42	30	$185.69	$61.77
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	36	29	$1379.95	$235.30
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	33	16	$373.30	$111.57
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	30	20	$122.72	$40.76
36225 Insertion of tube into chest artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	19	18	$1058.69	$177.04
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	12	11	$3581.98	$1219.54
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	11	11	$122.80	$41.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	52	37	$44.70	$15.71
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	43	36	$1616.39	$482.12
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	38	34	$1344.69	$233.15
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	37	25	$123.20	$43.62
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow	37	24	$146.72	$52.35
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	29	14	$279.83	$97.09
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots	28	22	$186.40	$66.08
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	27	18	$440.53	$140.93
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	16	15	$223.71	$77.60
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	16	15	$3659.29	$1256.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$191.06	$86.11
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	12	12	$29.20	$13.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow	88	33	$146.10	$50.48
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots	56	40	$186.40	$64.03
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	44	32	$44.70	$15.21
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	36	30	$1452.77	$441.78
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	29	26	$1162.36	$200.14
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	23	21	$27.33	$13.21
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	22	19	$123.20	$42.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$280.80	$138.15
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	13	12	$224.19	$77.50
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	12	11	$3608.66	$1260.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$170.90	$84.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow	100	43	$146.10	$50.16
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots	55	38	$186.40	$63.92
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	43	37	$44.70	$14.39
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	36	33	$1582.63	$424.53
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	34	33	$1181.12	$194.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$170.90	$78.64
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	21	20	$27.37	$12.45
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	20	11	$274.64	$94.76
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	16	15	$123.61	$42.16
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	14	13	$526.29	$157.52
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	13	12	$3655.18	$1228.09
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	13	13	$124.30	$42.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$281.98	$136.66
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	13	12	$219.81	$75.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$111.30	$51.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow	117	37	$146.57	$49.54
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots	60	41	$187.83	$62.35
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	47	35	$44.70	$14.84
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	36	30	$1268.46	$225.51
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	33	29	$1494.03	$408.94
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	25	19	$123.86	$41.03
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	18	17	$3639.54	$1144.13
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	18	15	$27.00	$12.33
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	17	16	$208.91	$70.44
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	14	11	$263.21	$89.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$170.58	$82.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$110.90	$53.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License WA MD00048413

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1316988348 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L&i

0231365 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Association Of University Physicians

325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 981042420

Phone: 2067313000

The Association Of University Physicians

908 Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 981042433

Phone: 2067442020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Olga Paredes , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1992984934

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

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 February 10, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 10, 2012

Registered at 401 BROADWAY, PBS BUILDING, SEATTLE, WA 98122 (Tel: 2067449330)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 10, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 50095, SEATTLE, WA 981455095 (Tel: 2065436420)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 10, 2012

Recorded as LOUIS KIM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 10, 2012

Neurological Surgery (License #MD00048413 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316988348

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 09, 2006

Last Update: February 10, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 50095

Seattle, WA 981455095

Phone: 2065436420

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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