Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Kim, M.D.
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Los Alamitos, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kim
Dr. Michael Kim is a plastic surgery within the head & neck physician in Los Alamitos, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 7,933 Medicare services across 4,679 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $6,612 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 195 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) 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 3% volume in CA
$6,612 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,933
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
4,679
Unique beneficiaries
$144
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,163 | $110 | $358 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
1,657 | $177 | $773 |
| 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. |
534 | $156 | $477 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
532 | $41 | $179 |
| Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function. |
501 | $182 | $740 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
456 | $4 | $24 |
| 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. |
342 | $139 | $546 |
| Eardrum and muscle function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the eardrum and associated muscles. |
262 | $20 | $69 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
262 | $33 | $127 |
| Ear probe test for repeated sounds A probe is placed in the ear to measure how the ear responds to repeated sounds. The results are interpreted and a report is provided. |
262 | $30 | $109 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 159 | $185 | $673 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
86 | $36 | $106 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
86 | $97 | $339 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
86 | $120 | $384 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
86 | $10 | $23 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
85 | $42 | $256 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
68 | $349 | $1,154 |
| Endoscopic control of nosebleed A procedure to stop bleeding in the nose using an endoscope to visualize the area. |
61 | $334 | $1,175 |
| Endoscopic sinus dilation A procedure that widens the nasal sinuses using an endoscope to improve drainage and airflow. |
44 | $2,111 | $8,095 |
| Destruction of nasal surface soft tissue A procedure to remove or destroy abnormal tissue on the surface lining of the nasal passages. |
38 | $130 | $1,060 |
| Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain. |
38 | $148 | $597 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
29 | $60 | $405 |
| Endoscopic dilation of sphenoid and frontal sinuses A procedure using an endoscope to widen the sphenoid and frontal sinuses. |
25 | $4,278 | $15,000 |
| 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. |
25 | $102 | $327 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $149 | $639 |
| Endoscopic dilation of sphenoid sinus A procedure to widen the opening of the sphenoid sinus using an endoscope. This allows for better drainage and access to the sinus cavity. |
12 | $2,088 | $8,081 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
11 | $133 | $300 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
21.7% medium
77.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,612
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $945/year across 7 years
Top 13% in CA for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
195
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
$6,612 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$407
2023
$784
2022
$888
2021
$889
2020
$960
2019
$885
2018
$1,799
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$91
GENZYME CORPORATION
$77
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$41
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
Lilly USA, LLC
$25
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
Neurent Medical Limited
$21
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$21
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$20
Incyte Corporation
$19
LEO Pharma Inc.
$19
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$2,639
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$359
Acclarent, Inc
$287
GENZYME CORPORATION
$280
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$242
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$230
Medtronic, Inc.
$227
Aerin Medical Inc.
$216
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$204
Lilly USA, LLC
$204
OptiNose US, Inc.
$181
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$163
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$156
Optinose US, Inc.
$153
Incyte Corporation
$138
Xoran Technologies
$108
LEO Pharma Inc.
$97
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$91
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$81
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$47
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$45
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$39
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$33
BIOLASE, INC.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$24
Itamar Medical Inc
$22
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$22
Misonix Inc
$21
Neurent Medical Limited
$21
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
AbbVie Inc.
$20
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$20
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$20
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$12
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · ADBRY · AKLIEF · Absorica LD · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · CIPRODEX · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · COSENTYX · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ENSTILAR · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · EPIDUO FORTE · Enbrel · Epic · HUMIRA · Humira · INSPIRE · LEVULAN KERASTICK · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · MiniCAT · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · NUVENT · ODOMZO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Odomzo · Otovel · PROPEL · RHOFADE · Ryaltris · SHAVER SYSTEM · SINUVA · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TULA · TruDi · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Navigation System · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · WatchPAT · Waterlase iPlus · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance · iLase
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
Plastic surgery within the head & neck physicians within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH - LOS ALAMITOS
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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 2,163 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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 $6,612 from 41 companies across 195 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 plastic surgery within the head & neck physicians in Los Alamitos?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $144. 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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