Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Chin Kim, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician · Anaheim, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kim from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kim
Dr. Chin Kim is a sports medicine physician in Anaheim, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 59,476 Medicare services across 4,250 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $7,348 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 331 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kim is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$7,348 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗59,476
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) physician
4,250
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,130 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
49,876 | $7 | $15 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
2,488 | $110 | $177 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
2,259 | $48 | $71 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
830 | $75 | $150 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
536 | $59 | $120 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
418 | $233 | $320 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
399 | $33 | $60 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
377 | $175 | $251 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
372 | $0 | $5 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
349 | $12 | $35 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
227 | $0 | $5 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
183 | $93 | $175 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
132 | $8 | $10 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
121 | $67 | $116 |
| Spinal nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic or steroid medication into a single nerve root in the upper or middle spine. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
97 | $235 | $345 |
| Additional spine nerve root injection with imaging An anesthetic and/or steroid medication is injected into an additional nerve root in the upper or middle spine. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
97 | $121 | $194 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
87 | $51 | $171 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
81 | $74 | $123 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
79 | $47 | $92 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
79 | $61 | $100 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
64 | $44 | $150 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
45 | $33 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
45 | $33 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
44 | $140 | $200 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
30 | $27 | $80 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
30 | $11 | $35 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
29 | $12 | $31 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 23 | $72 | $102 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
23 | $41 | $70 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
23 | $2 | $5 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
17 | $36 | $84 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
16 | $55 | $135 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.1% high complexity
92.9% medium
7.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,348
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,050/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
331
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,348 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,203
2023
$766
2022
$987
2021
$1,460
2020
$568
2019
$888
2018
$1,477
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$751
Novo Nordisk Inc
$187
Exact Sciences Corporation
$67
Lundbeck LLC
$44
Bioventus LLC
$40
Avanos Medical
$36
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 83.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$3,175
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$621
Novo Nordisk Inc
$536
Radius Health, Inc.
$412
Nevro Corp.
$308
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$239
Exact Sciences Corporation
$219
PFIZER INC.
$215
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$201
Allergan Inc.
$188
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$149
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$121
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$112
Esaote North America, Inc.
$111
Bioventus LLC
$100
Avanos Medical
$67
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$58
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$55
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
Abbott Laboratories
$47
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$45
Lundbeck LLC
$44
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$37
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
Vertiflex, Inc.
$30
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
PolyNovo North America LLC
$8
Top 3 companies account for 59.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · Amitiza · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · Cologuard Collection Kit · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Enbrel · Exparel · FARXIGA · FORTEO · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · LYRICA · Licart · ORTHOVISC · Otezla · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PREMARIN · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SUPARTZ FX SODIUM HYALURONATE · SUPERION · SYNVISC-ONE · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Supartz · Supartz FX Sodium Hyaluronate · Superion ISS · TOVIAZ · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · TRULICITY · Tymlos · VIAGRA · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · XIAFLEX · ZENPEP · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
AHMC ANAHEIM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kim is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kim experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 49,876 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Kim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kim received a total of $7,348 from 34 companies across 331 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kim's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Anaheim?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $19. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Kim) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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