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- 1365B Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322
About Dr. Kim
Hee J. Kim, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Atlanta, GA. Hee is a 2006 graduate of University of Texas Medical School at Houston. According to Medicare claims data, Hee cared for 733 Medicare patients across 776 services. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with limited testing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679804876.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (404) 778-4144
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1365B CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
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
776 services · 733 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
27 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
14 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Biopsy of eyelid | Procedure | 67810 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
197 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
85 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
64 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
31 | More 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Atlanta 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Hee J. Kim?
Hee J. Kim is an eye doctor in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Hee J. Kim's address?
Hee J. Kim is listed at 1365B Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Hee J. Kim?
The number on file is (404) 778-4144. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Hee J. Kim's NPI number?
Hee J. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1679804876. 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 Hee J. Kim train?
Hee J. Kim attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Hee J. Kim been practicing?
Hee J. Kim has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Hee J. Kim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Hee J. Kim performs procedures including removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid, probing of nasal tear duct and removal of growth of eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Hee J. Kim confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Hee J. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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