Physician Profile
Esther S. Kim, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kim
Esther S. Kim, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sacramento, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Esther trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. Medicare claims data shows Esther provided 564 services to 513 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, and pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity.
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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
- (916) 734-6060
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4860 Y ST SUITE 2400, OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISION SCIENCE
Sacramento, CA 95817
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
564 services · 513 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
130 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
71 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Sacramento 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Esther S. Kim?
Esther S. Kim is an eye doctor in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Esther S. Kim's address?
Esther S. Kim is listed at 4860 Y St Suite 2400, Ophthalmology & Vision Science, Sacramento, CA 95817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Esther S. Kim?
The number on file is (916) 734-6060. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Esther S. Kim?
Esther S. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1740265073. 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 Esther S. Kim train?
Esther S. Kim attended University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Esther S. Kim have?
Esther S. Kim has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Esther S. Kim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Esther S. Kim performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Esther S. Kim's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Esther S. 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.