Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sara Kim, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1922393495
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10710 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371035
(858) 554-8984 - Mailing address
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10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 30, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #C180370 · New York #284824
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922393495. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
304
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$75,903
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 81 | 67 | $98 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 61 | 61 | $178 | |
19301 |
Partial removal of breast | 51 | 44 | $704 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 32 | 32 | $120 | |
38525 |
Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm | 22 | 22 | $251 | |
38900 |
Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery | 22 | 22 | $149 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 22 | 20 | $138 | |
19125 |
Removal of growth of breast identified by x-ray marker, first growth | 13 | 13 | $427 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,291
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 4 | $1,228.18 | |
| Endomagnetics Ltd | 1 | $63.16 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
38
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$221
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 38 | 38 | $221 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sara Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Kim practices Surgery Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Sara Kim practice?
Dr. Sara Kim practices at 10710 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371035. Office phone: 8585548984.
What is Dr. Sara Kim's NPI?
Dr. Sara Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922393495, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Partial removal of breast (HCPCS 19301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.