Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stanley Kim, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3663 W 6TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90020
2133858500
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1003837840 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. Stanley Kim is an ophthalmology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 2,149 Medicare services across 1,193 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $1,955 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 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 44% volume in CA $1,955 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,149
Medicare services
Top 44% in CA for ophthalmology
1,193
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~113 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
 841 $110 $150
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 503 $18 $200
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
 230 $21 $52
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.
 149 $78 $120
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
 140 $16 $100
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
 100 $125 $200
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.
 79 $28 $90
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
 58 $20 $175
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.
 49 $19 $151
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 ↗
$1,955
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $279/year across 7 years
Top 43% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
71
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
$1,955 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$63
2023
$32
2022
$115
2021
$25
2020
$143
2019
$831
2018
$745

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$32
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Shire North American Group Inc
$681
Ivantis, Inc
$184
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$174
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$161
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$150
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$142
Allergan, Inc.
$106
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$97
Allergan Inc.
$82
Amgen Inc.
$32
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$28
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$25
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · BESIVANCE · COMBIGAN · Cequa · DUREZOL · Hydrus · ISTENT INJECT W · LOTEMAX GEL · LUMIGAN · None Specified · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · SHINGRIX · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System · XIIDRA
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

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
768
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
DOCS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
2.3 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, 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 comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 841 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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 $1,955 from 17 companies across 71 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 Los Angeles?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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 →