Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Kim, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Chula Vista, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kim
Dr. James Kim is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Chula Vista, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 8,877 Medicare services across 4,092 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $13,075 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 464 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in CA
$13,075 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,877
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for cardiovascular disease
4,092
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,341 | $43 | $172 |
| 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. |
1,225 | $12 | $47 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
1,055 | $39 | $157 |
| 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. |
752 | $98 | $407 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
441 | $53 | $197 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
366 | $110 | $437 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
366 | $76 | $289 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
365 | $10 | $41 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
362 | $111 | $413 |
| 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. |
333 | $141 | $568 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
324 | $46 | $1,000 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
235 | $168 | $659 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
174 | $96 | $363 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
170 | $76 | $500 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
146 | $34 | $125 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
140 | $20 | $78 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
140 | $20 | $80 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
137 | $775 | $2,918 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
103 | $122 | $526 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
83 | $369 | $1,392 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
83 | $55 | $232 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
83 | $32 | $126 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
76 | $40 | $175 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
61 | $166 | $643 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
58 | $202 | $778 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
48 | $92 | $367 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
47 | $166 | $651 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
43 | $24 | $92 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
38 | $209 | $823 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
24 | $114 | $426 |
| Oxygen level test using ear or finger device A test that measures the oxygen level in the blood using a device attached to the ear or finger. The measurement is taken multiple times. |
15 | $3 | $12 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $155 | $693 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $107 | $351 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
13 | $52 | $195 |
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.
3.1% high complexity
15.5% medium
81.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,075
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,868/year across 7 years
Top 23% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
464
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
$13,004 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$72 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$896
2023
$764
2022
$1,336
2021
$1,042
2020
$1,113
2019
$4,014
2018
$3,910
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$265
Medtronic, Inc.
$169
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$63
Novo Nordisk Inc
$53
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$47
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$46
PFIZER INC.
$42
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$21
BIOTRONIK INC.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,307
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,122
Abbott Laboratories
$1,349
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$625
BIOTRONIK INC.
$608
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$594
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$592
Medtronic, Inc.
$576
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$531
PFIZER INC.
$308
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$297
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$282
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$278
Amgen Inc.
$188
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$185
CVRx, Inc.
$141
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$123
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$109
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Novo Nordisk Inc
$69
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$60
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$59
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$55
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$51
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$48
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$47
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$40
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$32
Allergan Inc.
$32
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
United Therapeutics Corporation
$22
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$21
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$21
InfoBionic, Inc
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$19
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
198
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SHARP CHULA VISTA 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 remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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 remote patient monitoring device, 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 1,341 remote patient monitoring device, 30 days 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 $13,075 from 41 companies across 464 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 cardiologists in Chula Vista?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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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