Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John Kim work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John Kim at 2 hospitals: Blue Ridge Medical Center and Rhea Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John Kim see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Athens, TN and Blue Ridge, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John Kim's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does John Kim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John 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 John Kim?
- (423) 508-7337, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John Kim's NPI number?
- 1811928245. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John Kim works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Kim at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Blue Ridge Medical CenterBlue Ridge, GA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 111338
- Rhea Medical CenterDayton, TN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 441310
Practice locations
Addresses where John Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 135 N Meadows Dr, Suite DAthens, TN 37303
- 2855 Old Hwy 5Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (423) 508‑7337
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Kim as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Southeast Eye Specialists PLLC37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Athens
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Athens, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811928245 |
| 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