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Walter J. Kim, M.D.

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About Dr. Kim

Based in Los Angeles, CA, Walter J. Kim, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Walter graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, 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. NPI 1497806566 identifies this record in the national registry.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 64109CurrentExpires Mar 2028Since 1988
NPINational Provider Identifier
1497806566Issued 2007

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Walter J. Kim specialize in?

Walter J. Kim is an internist in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Walter J. Kim located?

Walter J. Kim is listed at 4160 Wilshire Blvd Suite 303, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Walter J. Kim's phone number?

The number on file is (323) 965-9650. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Walter J. Kim's NPI number?

Walter J. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1497806566. 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

Where did Walter J. Kim train?

Walter J. Kim attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Walter J. Kim been practicing?

Walter J. Kim has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Walter J. Kim do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Walter J. Kim the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Walter J. Kim confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Walter J. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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