Quick answers
- Does Choong R. Kim accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Choong R. Kim may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Choong R. Kim see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 1,541 services for Choong R. Kim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Choong R. Kim's NPI number?
- 1023292950. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Choong R. Kim, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,541 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)388 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)213 services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)159 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)121 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)86 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High blood pressure74%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis42%
- COPD28%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Choong R. Kim works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Choong R. Kim at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380009
- PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenteVancouver, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500050
- PeaceHealth St John Medical CenterLongview, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500041
Practice locations
Addresses where Choong R. Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1615 Delaware StLongview, WA 98632
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023292950 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians