Quick answers
- Does Cholwoo A. Kim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cholwoo A. 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 Cholwoo A. Kim see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 122 services for Cholwoo A. Kim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cholwoo A. Kim's NPI number?
- 1134293277. 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 Cholwoo A. 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 122 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)31 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)26 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)12 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 blood pressure74%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis52%
- Depression28%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Cholwoo A. Kim works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cholwoo A. 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.
- Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500079
- Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500129
Practice locations
Addresses where Cholwoo A. Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 202 N Division StAuburn, WA 98001
- 407 14th Ave SEPuyallup, WA 98372 (253) 697‑1962
- 4700 Point Fosdick DrGig Harbor, WA 98335
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cholwoo A. Kim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Multicare Health System2,325 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Auburn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Auburn, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Multicare Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134293277 |
| 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