Physician Profile
Alexander P. Kim, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kim
Based in Yuba City, CA, Alexander P. Kim, DO is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Alexander graduated from At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 3,714 services to 2,605 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (530) 671-3671
- Email not available
Practice Locations
870 SHASTA ST STE 200
Yuba City, CA 95991
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,714 services · 2,605 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
205 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
185 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
124 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
54 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
49 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
28 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Nuclear medicine study to assess exhaled breath samples | Imaging | 78268 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Nuclear medicine study to acquire exhaled breath samples | Imaging | 78267 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms | Treatment | 91065 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
1,178 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Yuba City 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a gastroenterologist in Yuba City, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim is listed at 870 Shasta St Ste 200, Yuba City, CA 95991. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kim?
The number on file is (530) 671-3671. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1265504583. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's medical education?
Dr. Kim attended At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kim have?
Dr. Kim has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kim known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kim performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; reads or performs imaging such as nuclear medicine study to assess exhaled breath samples and nuclear medicine study to acquire exhaled breath samples; provides treatments such as measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kim's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.