Physician Profile
Christina M. Kim, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kim
Christina M. Kim, MD is a healthcare provider in Palo Alto, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Christina cared for 1,134 Medicare patients across 1,152 services. The services billed most often include ct scan head or brain without contrast, x-ray of chest, 1 view, and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast.
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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
- (650) 493-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3801 MIRANDA AVE
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
- Breast lump or mass
- Dense Breast Tissue
Chest & Heart
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Suspicious Lung Spot
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
- Hip labral tear
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
Liver & digestion
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Crohn's disease
- Fatty liver disease
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
- Varicocele
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel
Pelvic health
Spine
- Back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
Spine & back
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
- Abdominal X-Ray
Biopsies
- Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Bone Density
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Breast Imaging
- Breast MRI
- Breast Ultrasound
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Sinus CT Scan
Digestive & liver
- Liver elastography
- Virtual Colonoscopy
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
- Fluoroscopy
- Soft tissue ultrasound
Heart & blood vessels
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- CT angiogram
- MR Angiogram
Joint & bone
- Hip X-Ray
- Joint injection with dye
- Knee X-Ray
- Wrist MRI
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
- PET Scan
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
- Full Body Scan
- Low-Dose Lung CT
Spine & back
- Spine CT Scan
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- Emergency X-ray
- Spine X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,152 services · 1,134 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
258 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
175 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
121 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
110 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
83 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
64 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
55 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | Imaging | 70496 |
55 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70498 |
54 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 1
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 radiologists in Palo Alto 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Ct scan head or brain without contrast 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim is a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's address?
Dr. Kim is listed at 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kim?
The number on file is (650) 493-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1538547716. 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
How long has Dr. Kim been practicing?
Dr. Kim has 11+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2015. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Kim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kim performs imaging including ct scan head or brain without contrast and x-ray of chest, 1 view; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kim confirmed this information?
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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