Provider Profile
Joseph S. Kim, DPM
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kim
Based in Chicago, IL, Joseph S. Kim, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Joseph graduated from College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University in 1989. Joseph is also listed as specializing in podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 2,566 services to 1,366 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, and subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (773) 989-1699
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5140 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE 515
Chicago, IL 60625
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,566 services · 1,366 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
489 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
133 |
| Removal of skin of fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11765 |
51 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths | Procedure | 11057 |
44 |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
33 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
31 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
29 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
26 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
104 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
21 |
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 podiatry specialists at this location 2
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 podiatry specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim is a podiatry in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's address?
Dr. Kim is listed at 5140 N California Ave Ste 515, Chicago, IL 60625. 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 (773) 989-1699. 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 1821096785. 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 College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kim have?
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 removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths and removal of skin of fingernail or toenail; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kim's profile verified?
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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.