Physician Profile
Samuel S. Kim, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kim
Based in Chicago, IL, Samuel S. Kim, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Samuel graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2002. According to Medicare claims data, Samuel cared for 853 Medicare patients across 1,022 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (312) 695-3800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 17
Chicago, IL 60611
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2320
Chicago, IL 60611
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,022 services · 853 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
49 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 32666 |
38 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
27 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Placement of radiation therapy markers into lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31626 |
27 | |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
22 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Removal of segment of lung tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 32669 |
21 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope | Procedure | 32663 |
18 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43246 |
17 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
278 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
220 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2002 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim is listed at 675 N Saint Clair St Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60611. 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 (312) 695-3800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1184771172. 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 Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kim been practicing?
Dr. Kim has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, 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 removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope, initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope and computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope, 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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