Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sun Kim, M.D.

Vascular Surgery Physician · Detroit, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3990 JOHN R ST, Detroit, MI 48201
3137458875
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1457766958 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. Sun Kim is a vascular surgery physician in Detroit, MI, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 116 Medicare services across 90 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $7,657 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 116 Medicare services $7,657 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
116
Medicare services
Bottom 14% in MI for vascular surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
90
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~10 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
 41 $64 $202
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.
 23 $17 $63
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
 22 $27 $97
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 17 $103 $380
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
 13 $10 $36
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 ↗
$7,657
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,094/year across 7 years
Top 30% in MI for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
82
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
$7,118 (93.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$398 (5.2%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$141 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,042
2023
$1,303
2022
$2,492
2021
$1,658
2020
$734
2019
$313
2018
$115

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endologix LLC
$246
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$231
Medtronic, Inc.
$190
Abbott Laboratories
$141
Penumbra, Inc.
$100
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$93
Cook Medical LLC
$25
Terumo Medical Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 64.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,888
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,714
Endologix LLC
$1,712
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,045
Medtronic, Inc.
$386
Ethicon US, LLC
$259
Abbott Laboratories
$141
Cook Incorporated
$141
Penumbra, Inc.
$100
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$94
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$77
Cook Medical LLC
$25
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
KCI USA, Inc
$16
Terumo Medical Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 69.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANGIO-SEAL · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Crosser iQ · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Echelon Powered Circular · GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HARMONIC Product Family · Indigo System · KEYTRUDA · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · PROPATEN Vascular Graft · Surgicel Powder · Torus Stent Graft System · VAC VERAFLO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · XARELTO · XTANDI · ZENITH
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
61
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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 moderate Medicare volume, 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 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 41 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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 $7,657 from 16 companies across 82 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 vascular surgery physicians in Detroit?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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 →