Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cindy Kin, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1972790178
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943042203
(650) 723-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2024
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #0 · California #A102131

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972790178. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
178
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$21,875
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 42 42 $153
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 33 $111
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 32 26 $76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 19 $200
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 17 12 $91
45330 Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 14 11 $67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 13 13 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Palo Alto Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$45
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $45.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$45

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
54
Patients
52
Total drug cost
$428
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metronidazole Generic 19 19 $40
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 18 16 $278
Neomycin Sulfate Generic 17 17 $109

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cindy Kin's medical specialty?
Dr. Cindy Kin practices Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Cindy Kin practice?
Dr. Cindy Kin practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943042203. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Cindy Kin's NPI?
Dr. Cindy Kin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972790178, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cindy Kin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cindy Kin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cindy Kin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.