Physician Profile
Based in Loma Linda, CA, Richard DAE JIN Kim, MD, MBA is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Richard graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2019. Richard is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,708 Medicare patients across 2,193 services. The services billed most often include closure of tear duct opening using plug, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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11234 ANDERSON ST
Loma Linda, CA 92354
2323 16th St Ste 400
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
2,193 services · 1,708 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
526 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
153 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
84 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
247 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
175 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
108 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Kim is an eye doctor in Loma Linda, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Kim is listed at 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (909) 558-2182. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1265096788. 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
Dr. Kim attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Kim has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kim performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, 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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