Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KIM
John S Kim, MD practices ophthalmology in Chattanooga, TN. John is a 1996 graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 2,444 services to 1,726 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (423) 508-7337
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7268 JARNIGAN RD SUITE 200
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,444 services · 1,726 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
380 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
69 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
56 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
53 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
27 |
| Destruction of lens tissue using laser | Procedure | 66710 |
20 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
14 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
12 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
47 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
374 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Chattanooga 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Loma Linda University 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 TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim is an ophthalmology in Chattanooga, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's address?
Dr. Kim is listed at 7268 JARNIGAN RD SUITE 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421. 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 (423) 508-7337. 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 1811928245. 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 Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kim have?
Dr. Kim has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, 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 removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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