Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KIM
Based in Little Rock, AR, Peter Joo Kim, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Peter graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2002. Peter is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 923 services to 756 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (501) 227-9080
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9500 KANIS RD SUITE 501
Little Rock, AR 72205
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
923 services · 756 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands | Procedure | 60500 |
29 |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43281 |
27 |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
21 |
| Other procedure on stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43659 |
16 |
| Removal of thyroid | Procedure | 60240 |
15 |
| Removal of abdominal cavity tube | Procedure | 49422 |
12 |
| Insertion of abdominal cavity tube using an endoscope | Procedure | 49324 |
12 |
| Lengthening of esophagus using an endoscope | Procedure | 43283 |
12 |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
11 |
| Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | Imaging | 76998 |
39 |
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 general surgeons 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 general surgeons in Little Rock 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands 1
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kim specialize in?
Dr. Kim is a general surgeon in Little Rock, AR. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kim located?
Dr. Kim is listed at 9500 KANIS RD SUITE 501, Little Rock, AR 72205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's phone number?
The number on file is (501) 227-9080. 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 1619186053. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Kim attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kim have?
Dr. Kim has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kim do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kim performs procedures including removal or exploration of parathyroid glands, repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance during surgery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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