Quick answers
- Does Christian K. Kim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christian K. 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 Christian K. Kim see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,042 Original Medicare patients and 3,294 services for Christian K. Kim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christian K. Kim's NPI number?
- 1336130525. 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 Christian K. 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 | 2,042 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,294 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,212 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)772 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)217 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)186 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)163 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 pressure61%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Diabetes17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christian K. Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 901 E St, Suite 285San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 454‑5565
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christian K. Kim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Marin Ophthalmic Consultants, a Medical Corporation5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in San Rafael
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Rafael, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Marin Ophthalmic Consultants, a Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University 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) | 1336130525 |
| 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