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Internal Medicine

Richard B. Im, MD

Sees patients in Garden Grove, CA · Mission Viejo, CA · Santa Ana, CA … · California

Summary

Richard B. Im, MD (Internal Medicine) is enrolled with Medicare at 4 practice locations in Garden Grove, CA, Mission Viejo, CA and Santa Ana, CA and other places. NPI 1972586840. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard B. Im, 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

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
25Years since medical school (graduated 2001)
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Richard B. Im see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Garden Grove, CA, Mission Viejo, CA and Santa Ana, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard B. Im's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Family Practice.
Does Richard B. Im accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard B. Im 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 B. Im?
(888) 988-2800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard B. Im's NPI number?
1972586840. 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 B. Im is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard B. Im as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Garden Grove

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Garden Grove, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University
Graduation year2001
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972586840
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Sources

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