Quick answers
- Does Edward W. Kim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward W. Kim accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Edward W. Kim see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 676 Original Medicare patients and 1,966 services for Edward W. Kim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward W. Kim's NPI number?
- 1134185606. 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 Edward W. 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 | 676 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,966 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)478 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)454 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)360 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)172 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)165 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).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Osteoporosis21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward W. Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 665 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 102 103San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 951‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward W. Kim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Harvard Eye Associates Fka Roger Ohanesian MD and Edward Kim MD Inc19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in San Clemente
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Clemente, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Harvard Eye Associates Fka Roger Ohanesian MD and Edward Kim MD Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134185606 |
| 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
- 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