Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Inja Kim, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Buena Park, 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
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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. Inja Kim is an ophthalmology specialist in Buena Park, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 2,328 Medicare services across 1,357 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $10,887 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 170 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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 42% volume in CA
$10,887 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,328
Medicare services
Top 42% in CA for ophthalmology
1,357
Unique beneficiaries
$94
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye exam, established patient, focused A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom. |
644 | $77 | $120 |
| 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. |
197 | $77 | $120 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
181 | $34 | $120 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
165 | $30 | $150 |
| Removal of multiple chronic growths from same eyelid This procedure involves the surgical removal of several chronic growths located on the same eyelid. |
153 | $128 | $300 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
104 | $54 | $150 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
98 | $13 | $100 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
84 | $68 | $137 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
78 | $109 | $195 |
| Tear duct repair by heat, tying, or laser A procedure to repair a tear duct opening using heat, tying, or laser surgery. |
69 | $272 | $548 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
69 | $95 | $145 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
60 | $31 | $120 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
58 | $40 | $200 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
50 | $21 | $70 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
47 | $107 | $150 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
38 | $36 | $189 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
38 | $44 | $63 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
37 | $113 | $170 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 34 | $203 | $791 |
| Eyelid lining growth removal, larger than 1 cm Surgical removal of a growth located on the inner lining of the eyelid that measures more than 1.0 centimeter. |
33 | $298 | $500 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
26 | $642 | $1,500 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
24 | $96 | $400 |
| Upper eyelid reconstruction using tissue from opposite eyelid This procedure reconstructs the upper eyelid by transferring tissue from the opposite eyelid to repair or restore the affected area. |
16 | $915 | $1,631 |
| Plastic repair of tear duct A surgical procedure to repair a tear in the tear duct. This helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye. |
13 | $740 | $1,077 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
12 | $24 | $100 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,887
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,555/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
170
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
$9,146 (84.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,741 (16.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$965
2023
$649
2022
$1,969
2021
$1,858
2020
$398
2019
$3,972
2018
$1,077
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$358
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$187
Alcon Vision LLC
$153
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$125
Dompe US, Inc.
$42
RxSight Inc
$40
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Top 3 companies account for 72.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,295
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,301
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$953
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$858
Shire North American Group Inc
$675
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$585
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$552
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$429
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$374
Allergan, Inc.
$357
Dompe US, Inc.
$351
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$310
Ivantis, Inc
$277
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$234
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$179
Allergan Inc.
$158
ABBVIE INC.
$158
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$158
RxSight Inc
$152
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$125
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$120
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$77
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$42
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$23
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Optos, Inc.
$20
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALREX · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BOTOX COSMETIC · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Clareon · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · Hydrus · INVELTYS · Izervay · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · MIEBO · NFC-700 · None Specified · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · PROLENSA · Precision 1 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SYMBICORT · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TobraDex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIFAXAN · XIIDRA · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL · rhopressa
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
709
Per 100K population
22.4
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
AHMC ANAHEIM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
3.1 mi
3.1 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 moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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 eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 644 eye exam, established patient, focused 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 $10,887 from 30 companies across 170 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 ophthalmologists in Buena Park?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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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