Quick answers
- Does Kwang S. Kim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kwang S. 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 Kwang S. Kim see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 717 Original Medicare patients and 1,255 services for Kwang S. Kim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kwang S. Kim's NPI number?
- 1841326212. 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 Kwang S. 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 | 717 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,255 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)549 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)217 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)110 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)93 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)70 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Kwang S. Kim works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kwang S. 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.
- Sutter Medical Center, SacramentoSacramento, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050108
Practice locations
Addresses where Kwang S. Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 651 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825 (916) 483‑2525
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kwang S. Kim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Griffin and Reed a Medical Corporation5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Sacramento
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sacramento, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Griffin and Reed a Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841326212 |
| 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