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Orthopedic Surgery

Elliott J. Kim, MD

Works at hospitals in Nashville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Elliott J. Kim, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1006 Ford Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301. Phone: (270) 688-4845. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elliott J. Kim had 206 Original Medicare patients and 946 services. NPI 1134562051. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1006 Ford Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (270) 688‑4845
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Tristar Centennial Medical Center
  • Group practice: Owensboro Health, Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elliott J. Kim, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Elliott J. Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elliott J. 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 Elliott J. Kim see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 206 Original Medicare patients and 946 services for Elliott J. Kim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elliott J. Kim's NPI number?
1134562051. 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 Elliott J. 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 patients206
Services billed to Medicare946
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)376 services
  2. X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)126 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)68 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)48 services
  5. X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views (72050)44 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Anxiety30%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Diabetes28%

Hospitals where Elliott J. Kim works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elliott J. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Elliott J. Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elliott J. Kim as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Owensboro Health, Inc189 clinicians in the group
  • Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center PLC91 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Owensboro

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Owensboro, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Owensboro Health, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134562051
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians