Provider Profile
Lauren T. Kim, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Lauren Kim
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant — surgical, Lauren T. Kim, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT practices in San Francisco, CA. Medicare claims data shows Lauren provided 241 services to 192 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. NPI 1538732417 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (415) 668-8010
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3838 CALIFORNIA ST RM 715
San Francisco, CA 94118
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Surgical 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
Abdominal & digestive
- Acid reflux
- Anal fissure
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
Bariatrics
Bones & joints
- Bone fractures
- Bunions
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
- Trigger finger
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
ENT Surgery
General Surgery
Glands & hormones
Nerves & spine
Skin
Skin & soft tissue
- Benign breast disease
- Epidermoid cyst
- Ingrown toenail
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin abscess or boil
- Skin cancer
Spine & Orthopedics
- Baker's Cyst
- Cervical spondylosis
- Heel pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
Urinary
Urology Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
Procedures & services
Bariatrics
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
General surgery
General Surgery
Injections & pain
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Cast placement and management
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Skin & minor surgery
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Pilonidal cyst removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
- Skin biopsy
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Toenail Removal
Skin Procedures
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Surgical care
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
241 services · 192 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
60 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
53 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Other physician assistants in San Francisco 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2020 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lauren T. Kim?
Lauren T. Kim is a physician assistant in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Surgical”.
NPI registry
What is Lauren T. Kim's address?
Lauren T. Kim is listed at 3838 California St Rm 715, San Francisco, CA 94118. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lauren T. Kim?
The number on file is (415) 668-8010. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lauren T. Kim?
Lauren T. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1538732417. 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 Lauren T. Kim train?
Lauren T. Kim attended Other, graduating in 2020. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lauren T. Kim have?
Lauren T. Kim has 6 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2020, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lauren T. Kim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lauren T. Kim performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Lauren T. Kim's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lauren T. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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