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- Berkeley Heights location main office
1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 - Short Hills location
85 Woodland Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
About Dr. Kim
Based in Berkeley Heights, NJ, Sam Kim, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Sam graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1998. According to Medicare claims data, Sam cared for 3,538 Medicare patients across 7,937 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. NPI 1740226950 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
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
- (908) 277-8668
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 DIAMOND HILL RD
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
85 Woodland Rd
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,937 services · 3,538 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
3,562 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,044 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
541 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
183 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11301 |
130 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
85 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
62 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
47 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
29 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Acne surgery | Procedure | 10040 |
29 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists at this location 1
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 dermatologists in Berkeley Heights 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 7
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Berkeley Heights, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim is listed at 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kim?
The number on file is (908) 277-8668. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1740226950. 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 Dr. Kim's medical education?
Dr. Kim attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kim been practicing?
Dr. Kim has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kim known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kim performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kim confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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