Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dong Kim, M.D.
Optician · Moreno Valley, 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.
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. Dong Kim is an optician specialist in Moreno Valley, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 4,840 Medicare services across 1,130 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $7,451 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 385 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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 18% volume in CA
$7,451 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,840
Medicare services
Top 18% in CA for optician
1,130
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,580 | $16 | $21 |
| 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. |
1,061 | $87 | $131 |
| 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. |
325 | $56 | $93 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
121 | $130 | $133 |
| 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. |
111 | $131 | $183 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
101 | $29 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
77 | $76 | $80 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
69 | $42 | $50 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
69 | $128 | $150 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
65 | $11 | $15 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
55 | $7 | $7 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
27 | $155 | $212 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
26 | $189 | $284 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 24 | $103 | $225 |
| 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. |
23 | $10 | $15 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
19 | $42 | $54 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
18 | $35 | $58 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
17 | $3 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
14 | $72 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
14 | $166 | $169 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
13 | $99 | $127 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
11 | $97 | $123 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
55.1% medium
44.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,451
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,064/year across 7 years
Top 18% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
385
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
$7,451 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$595
2023
$1,049
2022
$874
2021
$1,278
2020
$1,166
2019
$1,221
2018
$1,268
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$131
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$124
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$93
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$41
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$41
PFIZER INC.
$36
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$31
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$636
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$574
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$572
PFIZER INC.
$567
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$513
AbbVie, Inc.
$474
Novo Nordisk Inc
$453
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$371
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$346
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$317
Lilly USA, LLC
$292
Allergan Inc.
$244
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$218
Abbott Laboratories
$204
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$174
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$161
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$124
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$118
Eisai Inc.
$115
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$95
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$90
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Allergan, Inc.
$73
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$53
Amgen Inc.
$50
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$46
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$31
Seqirus USA Inc
$30
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$27
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$25
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$25
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$20
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Baxter Healthcare
$15
Top 3 companies account for 23.9% 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
Opticians within 10 mi
238
Per 100K population
9.7
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
4.1 mi
4.1 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 2,580 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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 $7,451 from 43 companies across 385 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 opticians in Moreno Valley?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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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