Quick answers
- Where does Richard W. Kim see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in West Hollywood, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard W. Kim's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiac Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Thoracic Surgery.
- Does Richard W. Kim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard W. 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 Richard W. Kim?
- (310) 423-3277, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard W. Kim's NPI number?
- 1962617134. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard W. Kim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048 (310) 423‑3277
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard W. Kim as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center799 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
Other cardiac surgeons in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962617134 |
| 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
- 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