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Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kim
Based in Houston, TX, Daniel Hwan Kim, MD is listed in the NPI registry under neurosurgery. Daniel graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1989. Daniel is also listed as specializing in neurological surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Daniel cared for 458 Medicare patients across 574 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (713) 486-7720
- Email not available
Practice Locations
929 GESSNER RD STE 2410
Houston, TX 77024
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
574 services · 458 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
80 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
30 |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
30 |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
29 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc | Procedure | 22551 |
14 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
12 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22845 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
133 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
114 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
70 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 neurosurgery specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim is a neurosurgery in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “NEUROSURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's address?
Dr. Kim is listed at 929 GESSNER RD STE 2410, Houston, TX 77024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kim?
The number on file is (713) 486-7720. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1275542516. 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
Where did Dr. Kim train?
Dr. Kim attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kim been practicing?
Dr. Kim has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kim performs procedures including partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment, partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment and fusion of additional segment of spine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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