Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Albert Kim, M.D.
Urology Physician · Stony Brook, NY
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. Albert Kim is an urology physician in Stony Brook, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 16,879 Medicare services across 9,709 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $4,957 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 186 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in NY
$4,957 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,879
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for urology physician
9,709
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~844 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
3,303 | $45 | $168 |
| 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. |
2,748 | $110 | $333 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
2,598 | $51 | $188 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
2,411 | $3 | $55 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
1,272 | $13 | $41 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
1,188 | $128 | $567 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
634 | $97 | $257 |
| 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. |
359 | $155 | $515 |
| 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. |
292 | $82 | $241 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
239 | $8 | $20 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
228 | $230 | $859 |
| CT scan of urinary tract with contrast A CT scan of the urinary tract using an injected contrast dye to visualize the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. |
220 | $23 | $347 |
| 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. |
205 | $150 | $495 |
| 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. |
191 | $8 | $150 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
183 | $5 | $20 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
183 | $4 | $10 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 86 | $193 | $575 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 79 | $18 | $50 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 78 | $8 | $20 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
52 | $52 | $150 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 51 | $139 | $379 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
43 | $76 | $473 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
42 | $9 | $27 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
41 | $98 | $919 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
32 | $23 | $160 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
31 | $29 | $244 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
30 | $17 | $34 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
17 | $523 | $2,063 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
17 | $233 | $817 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $51 | $198 |
| 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. |
12 | $4 | $50 |
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 ↗$4,957
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $708/year across 7 years
Top 32% in NY for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
186
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
$4,700 (94.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$257 (5.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$477
2023
$348
2022
$637
2021
$769
2020
$431
2019
$1,691
2018
$604
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$187
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$66
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$29
Tolmar, Inc.
$28
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$23
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 65.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,119
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$734
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$666
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$337
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$263
PFIZER INC.
$254
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$198
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$126
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$84
Coloplast Corp
$77
180 Medical, Inc.
$63
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
AbbVie, Inc.
$60
Teleflex LLC
$59
Tolmar, Inc.
$47
United Therapeutics Corporation
$44
Allergan Inc.
$37
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$37
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$36
Endocare, Inc.
$35
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$32
NeoTract Inc.
$26
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$23
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
ConvaTec Inc.
$21
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$20
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Rochester Medical Corporation
$14
Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp
$12
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 50.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AVEED · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL BPH · GentleCath · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · Lonsurf · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nplate · Nubeqa · OPDIVO · ORENITRAM · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · PROVENGE · SAMSCA · SPEEDICATH · Seglentis · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Thiola · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · XARELTO · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
86
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
SUNY/STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
0.8 mi
0.8 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 5% in NY), 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 limited ultrasound of pelvis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 3,303 limited ultrasound of pelvis 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 $4,957 from 43 companies across 186 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 urology physicians in Stony Brook?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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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