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Active NPI 1639146467 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Chunguck Kim , MD

Ophthalmology • Vancouver, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Kim, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Vancouver, WA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3200 MAIN STREET.

Dr. Kim is affiliated with Vancouver Eye Care Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3200 Main Street

Vancouver, WA 98663

Telephone 3606964691
Fax 3608232260
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Vancouver Eye Care Ps Facility NPI 1356375042

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Vancouver, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +8.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Vancouver, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Vancouver Specialty Average (23.9 Years) 23.9 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
523 522 $260.00 $129.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
260 186 $200.00 $93.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
143 120 $275.00 $131.99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
113 109 $186.00 $65.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
110 110 $98.00 $35.07
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
102 86 $40.00 $16.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
92 92 $315.00 $154.13
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
33 29 $695.00 $320.86
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
26 20 $58.00 $28.31
92134 Imaging of retina
26 26 $98.00 $41.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
14 11 $1639.00 $546.58
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
14 11 $124.00 $38.74
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
14 14 $28.00 $10.96
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
14 11 $357.71 $173.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
11 11 $400.00 $171.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD00038580

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License OR MD22633

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
8255838 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vancouver Eye Care Ps

3200 Main St, Vancouver, WA 986632753

Phone: 36069646911116

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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

NPI 1447235007

Doctor of Optometry

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Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 02, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #MD00038580 in WA)

NPI Profile Active March 24, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 24, 2011

Registered at 3200 MAIN STREET, VANCOUVER, WA 98663 (Tel: 3606964691)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address March 24, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 61896, VANCOUVER, WA 986661896 (Tel: 3608232012)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 24, 2011

Recorded as MICHAEL KIM, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 24, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #MD00038580 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639146467
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 01, 2006
Last Update: January 02, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 61896

Vancouver, WA 986661896

Phone: 3608232012

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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