Physician Profile
Sylvia S. Kim, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kim
Based in Columbia, SC, Sylvia S. Kim, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Sylvia graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2000. Sylvia is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Sylvia cared for 218 Medicare patients across 276 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 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
- (803) 865-4594
- Email not available
Practice Locations
114 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD STE 120
Columbia, SC 29203
2750 Laurel St Ste 103
Columbia, SC 29204
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
276 services · 218 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
94 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator | Treatment | 95970 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
91 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
55 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
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 colorectal surgeons 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 colorectal surgeons in Columbia 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Sylvia S. Kim's specialty?
Sylvia S. Kim is a colorectal surgeon in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Sylvia S. Kim?
Sylvia S. Kim is listed at 114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 120, Columbia, SC 29203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Sylvia S. Kim?
The number on file is (803) 865-4594. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Sylvia S. Kim's NPI number?
Sylvia S. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1336244532. 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 Sylvia S. Kim's education?
Sylvia S. Kim attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Sylvia S. Kim been practicing?
Sylvia S. Kim has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Sylvia S. Kim known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Sylvia S. Kim performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope; provides treatments such as electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Sylvia S. Kim confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Sylvia S. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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