Medicare Enrolled

Dr. E. Kim, M.D.

Nuclear Radiology Physician · Irvine, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
16100 SAND CANYON AVE STE 130, Irvine, CA 92618
7137923008
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1235222902 verify on NPPES ↗
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. E. Kim is a nuclear radiology physician in Irvine, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 1,383 Medicare services across 291 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $56 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear radiology 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 ▲ 1,383 Medicare services $56 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,383
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in CA for nuclear radiology physician
291
Unique beneficiaries
$360
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~73 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
Gadobenate dimeglumine injection
Administration of gadobenate dimeglumine, a contrast agent used to enhance imaging results.
 704 $1 $10
Gallium Ga-68 gozetotide diagnostic injection
A diagnostic injection of the radiopharmaceutical Gallium Ga-68 gozetotide (brand name Illuccix) used for imaging purposes.
 350 $839 $1,095
Fluciclovine F-18 diagnostic injection
A diagnostic injection of fluciclovine F-18 used for imaging purposes. The dosage specified is 1 millicurie.
 140 $429 $549
Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT
A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan.
 89 $1,470 $5,292
Blood creatinine level test
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function.
 49 $5 $20
MRI of pelvis with and without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail.
 38 $319 $1,500
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
 13 $8 $10
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 2019 ↗
$56
Total received (2018-2019)
Avg $28/year across 2 years
Bottom 16% in CA for nuclear radiology physician
2
Companies
2
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
$56 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2019
$23
2018
$33

Payments by company (2019)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2019 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2019) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
PROVENGE · Xofigo
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.

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Geographic Context

Nuclear radiology physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
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 2019
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, 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 gadobenate dimeglumine injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 704 gadobenate dimeglumine injection 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 $56 from 2 companies across 2 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 nuclear radiology physicians in Irvine?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $360. 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →