DR. ESTHER S. KIM M.D. NPI 1740265073

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1740265073
  • Provider Name: DR. ESTHER S. KIM, M.D.
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 4860 Y ST
    SUITE 2400, OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISION SCIENCE
    SACRAMENTO, CA
    ZIP 95817
  • Phone: (916) 734-6060

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NPI Details

DR. Esther S. Kim, M.D. is an ophthalmology in Sacramento, CA with 40 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. DR. Esther S. Kim, M.D. NPI is 1740265073. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1986

The provider's business location address is:

4860 Y ST
SUITE 2400, OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISION SCIENCE
SACRAMENTO, CA
ZIP 95817-307
Phone: (916) 734-6060
Fax: (916) 734-6992

The NPI 1740265073 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66984)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (HCPCS:88304)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Ct scan of cornea (HCPCS:92025)
  • Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66982)
  • New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92004)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92004)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (HCPCS:99212)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (HCPCS:99212)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS:76514)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS:76514)
  • Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes (HCPCS:99232)
  • Cataract surgery (HCPCS:NAN11)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 12/9/2005 and was last updated on 12/9/2011.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207W00000XOphthalmologyG73070CALIFORNIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1G18882MEDICARE UPINCALIFORNIA
2ZZZP3420ZMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDCALIFORNIA
3GR002104IMEDICAIDCALIFORNIA

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