Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James D. Kim work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James D. Kim at 1 hospital: Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James D. Kim see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Santa Cruz, CA and Watsonville, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James D. Kim's specialty?
- Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty, and also Interventional Pain Management.
- Does James D. Kim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. Kim accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James D. Kim?
- (831) 458-5865, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James D. Kim's NPI number?
- 1568677573. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James D. Kim works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James D. Kim at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050714
Practice locations
Addresses where James D. Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2900 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065
- 550 S Green Valley RdWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 458‑5865
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James D. Kim as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Interventional Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in Santa Cruz
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tufts University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568677573 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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