Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Kim, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
815 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8173210404
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1992967293 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. Stephen Kim is a radiation oncology specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 7,627 Medicare services across 7,154 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $274 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 5 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 11% volume in TX $274 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,627
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for radiation oncology
7,154
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~449 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 877 $7 $37
Screening mammography 584 $36 $122
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 581 $29 $123
Chest X-ray, 2 views 476 $8 $44
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 426 $31 $176
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 284 $67 $334
Bone density scan (DEXA) 277 $9 $115
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 208 $64 $319
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 183 $22 $123
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 168 $89 $306
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast 159 $30 $190
CT scan of chest, without contrast 157 $39 $238
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 156 $68 $389
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 145 $36 $238
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 121 $30 $129
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 113 $17 $96
Ct scan of chest with contrast 111 $42 $253
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 109 $36 $199
3d radiographic procedure 103 $7 $27
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 102 $27 $153
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 90 $28 $131
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 85 $8 $46
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 84 $7 $37
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 75 $8 $47
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 73 $35 $238
Ct scan of face without contrast 67 $31 $234
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 65 $55 $305
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 62 $21 $124
Mri scan of brain without contrast 60 $55 $305
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 59 $7 $36
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta 54 $26 $114
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 53 $7 $36
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 52 $7 $37
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 49 $40 $225
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 49 $7 $36
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 49 $30 $169
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 45 $6 $36
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 45 $26 $145
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 43 $9 $48
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 42 $59 $361
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 42 $6 $38
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 39 $63 $361
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 38 $75 $370
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 37 $10 $64
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 37 $55 $329
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 36 $21 $114
Ct scan of leg without contrast 34 $37 $225
Knee X-ray, 3 views 33 $7 $39
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 32 $51 $273
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 31 $82 $753
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 31 $25 $78
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 30 $35 $238
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 30 $6 $36
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 30 $20 $108
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 28 $84 $440
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 28 $10 $64
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 26 $83 $485
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 25 $51 $283
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 25 $6 $36
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 25 $24 $141
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 24 $8 $45
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 24 $7 $39
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 24 $29 $200
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 23 $51 $212
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 23 $8 $45
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 22 $6 $36
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 20 $44 $378
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 19 $87 $537
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 18 $47 $273
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 18 $9 $47
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 18 $10 $51
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 17 $9 $55
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 17 $51 $299
Single contrast x-ray of small intestine 16 $30 $97
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 15 $86 $463
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast 15 $52 $286
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 15 $30 $124
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 14 $33 $171
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 13 $6 $33
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 13 $12 $68
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest 12 $12 $65
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 12 $26 $143
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 12 $56 $138
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 12 $31 $179
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 11 $45 $246
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 11 $26 $143
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system 11 $27 $142
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 ↗
$274
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $68/year across 4 years
Top 44% in TX for radiation oncology
5
Companies
5
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
$274 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$218
2023
$17
2022
$18
2021
$21

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Scientia Vascular
$191
Philips North America LLC
$28
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$18
Axonics, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 87.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · Bulkamid · ORGOVYX · Plato 17 · TRUSELECT
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.

Equivalent to $4 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
243
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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 chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 877 chest x-ray, 1 view 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 $274 from 5 companies across 5 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 radiation oncologists in Fort Worth?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →