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Robert Y Kim, M.D. practises diagnostic radiology in Walnut Creek, CA. Robert is a 1998 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Robert is also listed as specialising in vascular & interventional radiology.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Kim specialise in?
Dr. Kim is a diagnostic radiology in Walnut Creek, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
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Where is Dr. Kim located?
Dr. Kim is listed at 2125 OAK GROVE RD SUITE 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Kim's phone number?
The number on file is (925) 296-7150. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1477598506. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school?
Dr. Kim attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kim been practising?
Dr. Kim has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, 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 aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (925) 296-7150
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2125 OAK GROVE RD SUITE 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,457 services · 1,358 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
66 |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
44 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
42 |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
271 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
73 |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
73 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
66 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
54 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
54 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
53 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Walnut Creek 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.