Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nomita Kim, MD
Family Medicine · Austin, TX
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. Nomita Kim is a family medicine specialist in Austin, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 2,713 Medicare services across 1,168 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $6,143 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 208 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in TX
$6,143 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,713
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for family medicine
1,168
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
526 | $30 | $129 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
449 | $35 | $157 |
| 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. |
255 | $48 | $131 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
236 | $37 | $194 |
| 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. |
155 | $79 | $330 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
147 | $38 | $116 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
110 | $10 | $43 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
100 | $13 | $55 |
| 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. |
96 | $7 | $32 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
77 | $16 | $69 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
70 | $9 | $40 |
| Annual depression screening | 67 | $19 | $56 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
63 | $130 | $357 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
52 | $9 | $37 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
45 | $38 | $126 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
43 | $8 | $10 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
34 | $54 | $126 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
30 | $17 | $69 |
| 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. |
29 | $126 | $446 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
28 | $133 | $324 |
| 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. |
24 | $51 | $222 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
18 | $29 | $111 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
17 | $283 | $794 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
17 | $31 | $77 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
13 | $3 | $10 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
12 | $67 | $255 |
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 ↗$6,143
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $878/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for family medicine
41
Companies
208
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
$6,143 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,799
2023
$821
2022
$585
2021
$928
2020
$224
2019
$313
2018
$474
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,834
Lilly USA, LLC
$709
Abbott Laboratories
$485
Amgen Inc.
$406
Novo Nordisk Inc
$279
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$276
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$254
ABBVIE INC.
$251
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$214
PFIZER INC.
$180
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$122
Biogen, Inc.
$118
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$115
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$94
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$68
ConvaTec Inc.
$51
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$36
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$35
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$32
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Romark Laboratories, LC
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
Hologic, LLC
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · Aimovig · Alinia · Aptima Combo 2 · Auvelity · BASAGLAR · BEXSERO · BREO · BREZTRI · Confirm Rx · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUFLEXXA · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · KEVEYIS · Kerendia · LYRICA · MENVEO · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Natesto · OCTRODE · Optimizer · Otezla · Ozempic · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 20 · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNCHROMEDII · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Truvada · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veltassa · Vitafol Ultra
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $226 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
754
Per 100K population
57.7
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
ST DAVID'S SOUTH AUSTIN 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kim is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kim experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 526 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes 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 $6,143 from 41 companies across 208 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 family medicine physicians in Austin?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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.
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