Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Kim, MD
Optician · Westlake Village, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kim
Dr. Thomas Kim is an optician specialist in Westlake Village, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 6,911 Medicare services across 3,623 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $4,249 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 204 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in CA
$4,249 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,911
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for optician
3,623
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~346 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
2,429 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
745 | $71 | $150 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
661 | $30 | $135 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
474 | $37 | $115 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
400 | $72 | $178 |
| 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. |
312 | $45 | $95 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
261 | $138 | $292 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
215 | $91 | $199 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
170 | $39 | $88 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
161 | $571 | $1,164 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
156 | $183 | $526 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
81 | $562 | $1,095 |
| 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. |
81 | $101 | $212 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
68 | $142 | $307 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
65 | $306 | $586 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 61 | $369 | $711 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth A qualified healthcare professional applies light to the skin to destroy precancerous growths. |
58 | $188 | $414 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 54 | $133 | $544 |
| 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. |
48 | $93 | $185 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
41 | $101 | $420 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
41 | $1 | $4 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
38 | $94 | $215 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
37 | $36 | $98 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
37 | $354 | $682 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
32 | $56 | $121 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
31 | $205 | $457 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
22 | $132 | $534 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
21 | $70 | $167 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
19 | $119 | $256 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
17 | $66 | $270 |
| Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair. |
16 | $127 | $491 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
14 | $11 | $75 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
12 | $145 | $360 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
11 | $98 | $219 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
11 | $65 | $296 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
11 | $649 | $1,292 |
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
9.8% medium
89.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,249
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $607/year across 7 years
Top 26% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
204
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
$4,249 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$944
2023
$1,059
2022
$859
2021
$441
2020
$141
2019
$475
2018
$330
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$286
ABBVIE INC.
$218
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$54
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$54
Incyte Corporation
$48
LEO Pharma Inc.
$46
PFIZER INC.
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$37
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Amgen Inc.
$27
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 59.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$954
ABBVIE INC.
$507
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$309
LEO Pharma Inc.
$253
Incyte Corporation
$199
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$180
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$174
PFIZER INC.
$148
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$139
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$131
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$123
Biofrontera Inc.
$112
Amgen Inc.
$109
Lilly USA, LLC
$105
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$101
UCB, Inc.
$86
AbbVie Inc.
$81
Allergan, Inc.
$65
Allergan Inc.
$47
Celgene Corporation
$39
Almirall LLC
$31
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$28
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Mission Pharmacal Company
$23
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$23
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$22
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$18
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$15
EPI Health, LLC
$14
Journey Medical Corporation
$14
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · Absorica LD · Ameluz · Avar · BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Erivedge · GRAFIX PL · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · JUBLIA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · NAFTIN · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · PICATO · Poteligeo · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · Seysara · Sitavig · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · Winlevi · Xolegel · YCANTH · Zoryve
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
382
Per 100K population
45.6
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
5.3 mi
5.3 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 2,429 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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 $4,249 from 39 companies across 204 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 Westlake Village?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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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