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- 3801 Katella Ave, Suite 414, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
About Dr. Kim
Based in Los Alamitos, CA, Michael K. Kim, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Michael graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 4,616 Medicare patients across 7,203 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. NPI 1437198678 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (562) 430-6065
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3801 KATELLA AVE SUITE 414
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,203 services · 4,616 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
2,023 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
384 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
161 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose | Procedure | 30117 |
54 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
53 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope | Procedure | 31238 |
45 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Destruction of surface soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30802 |
43 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope | Procedure | 31242 |
42 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
40 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
28 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael K. Kim's specialty?
Michael K. Kim is an otolaryngology (ent) in Los Alamitos, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael K. Kim?
Michael K. Kim is listed at 3801 Katella Ave Suite 414, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael K. Kim?
The number on file is (562) 430-6065. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael K. Kim's NPI number?
Michael K. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1437198678. 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
What is Michael K. Kim's education?
Michael K. Kim attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael K. Kim been practicing?
Michael K. Kim has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael K. Kim known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael K. Kim performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael K. Kim confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael K. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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