Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Taik Kim, M.D.
Rheumatology · Roswell, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Taik Kim is a rheumatology specialist in Roswell, GA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 19,669 Medicare services across 2,062 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $11,507 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 556 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 25% volume in GA
$11,507 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,669
Medicare services
Top 25% in GA for rheumatology
2,062
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,513 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 13,020 | $8 | $21 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,460 | $18 | $62 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
625 | $18 | $224 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
350 | $8 | $64 |
| 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. |
334 | $91 | $629 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
301 | $10 | $121 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
274 | $3 | $41 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
271 | $5 | $66 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
259 | $8 | $93 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
155 | $58 | $942 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
132 | $11 | $145 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
132 | $12 | $57 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
130 | $1 | $32 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
107 | $101 | $1,884 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
93 | $4 | $54 |
| Screening test for antibody to noninfectious agent A laboratory test that screens for the presence of antibodies produced in response to a noninfectious agent. |
91 | $12 | $158 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
89 | $13 | $172 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 89 | $12 | $145 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
73 | $29 | $368 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
72 | $12 | $145 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
69 | $29 | $269 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
68 | $13 | $158 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 66 | $6 | $48 |
| 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. |
60 | $117 | $1,052 |
| 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. |
58 | $11 | $158 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
41 | $27 | $269 |
| 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. |
35 | $129 | $785 |
| 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. |
31 | $48 | $471 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $26 | $269 |
| Tuberculosis test, enumeration of t-cells A blood test that counts T-cells to help detect tuberculosis infection. |
27 | $98 | $823 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
24 | $26 | $269 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
23 | $6 | $64 |
| 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. |
23 | $77 | $708 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
19 | $29 | $300 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
15 | $29 | $300 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
12 | $7 | $48 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
12 | $16 | $37 |
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
80.4% medium
19.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,507
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,918/year across 6 years
Top 31% in GA for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
556
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
$11,299 (98.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$189 (1.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,817
2023
$3,232
2022
$3,467
2021
$1,737
2020
$133
2018
$122
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$708
Amgen Inc.
$626
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$407
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$221
GENZYME CORPORATION
$163
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$158
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$118
UCB, Inc.
$106
PFIZER INC.
$72
Lilly USA, LLC
$72
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Organon Llc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 61.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$2,341
Amgen Inc.
$1,940
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,273
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,112
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$945
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$695
UCB, Inc.
$568
PFIZER INC.
$493
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$333
AbbVie Inc.
$290
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$282
GENZYME CORPORATION
$163
Radius Health, Inc.
$155
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$149
Lilly USA, LLC
$144
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$128
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$112
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$54
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$48
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Organon LLC
$43
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Genentech USA, Inc.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Sandoz Inc.
$19
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Organon Llc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AVSOLA · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Enbrel · GLOPERBA · HUMIRA · Horizant · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · Otezla · PROCLAIM · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STRENSIQ · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · Ultomiris · XELJANZ · XYOSTED
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
90
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON MEDICAL CENTER
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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kim experienced with romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 13,020 romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis 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 $11,507 from 30 companies across 556 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 rheumatologists in Roswell?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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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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.
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