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General Surgery

Sara Kim, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · Encinitas, CA · San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Sara Kim, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in La Jolla, CA, Encinitas, CA and San Diego, CA. NPI 1922393495. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sara Kim, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
New York Medical CollegeMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Scripps HealthGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Sara Kim work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Sara Kim at 4 hospitals: Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Sara Kim see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Sara Kim's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Sara Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara 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 Sara Kim?
(858) 554-9100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Sara Kim's NPI number?
1922393495. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Sara Kim works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sara Kim at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sara Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sara Kim as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in La Jolla

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922393495
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians