Quick answers
- Does Helen H. Kim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Helen H. 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 Helen H. Kim see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 652 Original Medicare patients and 1,977 services for Helen H. Kim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Helen H. Kim's NPI number?
- 1811921570. 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 Helen H. 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 | 652 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,977 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)844 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)287 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)165 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)105 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)86 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes31%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)26%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Helen H. Kim works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Helen H. 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.
- PeaceHealth St John Medical CenterLongview, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500041
Practice locations
Addresses where Helen H. Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1615 Delaware StLongview, WA 98632
- 1660 Delware StLongview, WA 98632 (360) 414‑2800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Helen H. Kim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PeaceHealth195 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
- Nuclear Medicinealso
Other pathologists in Longview
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Longview, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PeaceHealth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811921570 |
| 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