Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hyun Kim, MD
Gastroenterology · San Diego, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kim
Dr. Hyun Kim is a gastroenterology specialist in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 692 Medicare services across 626 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $22,740 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 630 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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
▲ 692 Medicare services
$22,740 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗692
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in CA for gastroenterology
626
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~36 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. |
121 | $95 | $251 |
| 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. |
101 | $98 | $216 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
96 | $84 | $555 |
| 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. |
82 | $137 | $420 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
54 | $196 | $1,160 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
48 | $104 | $700 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
48 | $4 | $132 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
41 | $74 | $244 |
| 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. |
41 | $121 | $340 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
17 | $150 | $640 |
| 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. |
16 | $72 | $150 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
16 | $182 | $640 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
11 | $188 | $640 |
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 ↗$22,740
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,249/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
630
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
$19,595 (86.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,145 (13.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,860
2023
$3,804
2022
$3,914
2021
$4,272
2020
$910
2019
$2,707
2018
$4,273
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$472
Cook Medical LLC
$402
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$385
GENZYME CORPORATION
$284
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$191
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$187
PFIZER INC.
$163
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$147
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$145
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Ardelyx, Inc.
$97
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$39
QOL Medical, LLC
$30
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$24
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$4,547
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$2,508
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
$2,382
ABBVIE INC.
$2,091
Celgene Corporation
$1,696
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,374
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,374
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,003
AbbVie Inc.
$501
QOL Medical, LLC
$418
Cook Medical LLC
$402
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$367
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$365
GENZYME CORPORATION
$354
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$348
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$318
Allergan Inc.
$302
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$218
UCB, Inc.
$188
Covidien LP
$186
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$145
Ardelyx, Inc.
$141
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$136
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$133
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$110
Boston Scientific Corporation
$108
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$83
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$76
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Allergan, Inc.
$64
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$56
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$49
Shionogi Inc
$46
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$43
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$40
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$34
Romark Laboratories, LC
$34
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$25
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$24
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 41.5% 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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
151
Per 100K population
4.6
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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 moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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 121 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 $22,740 from 47 companies across 630 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 gastroenterologists in San Diego?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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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