Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernest Kim, MD

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1124414925
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4094 4Th Ave
San Diego, CA 921032143
(619) 515-2545
fax (619) 501-9645
Mailing address
823 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, CA 921024541

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 18, 2021
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QS0010X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A156221

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124414925. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
591
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$34,624
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 280 52 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 90 65 $137
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 81 66 $97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 75 47 $75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 32 32 $120
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 19 19 $177
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 14 14 $97

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$160
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bioventus LLC 2 $159.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$160

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
671
Patients
290
Total drug cost
$9,589
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 142 62 $2,157
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 71 33 $572
Lisinopril Generic 55 26 $425
Metformin Hcl Generic 54 24 $583
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 45 20 $1,378
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 42 24 $630
Losartan Potassium Generic 40 20 $448
Omeprazole Generic 38 18 $644
Simvastatin Generic 35 16 $440
Gabapentin Generic 34 17 $500

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ernest Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernest Kim practices Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Ernest Kim practice?
Dr. Ernest Kim practices at 4094 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 921032143. Office phone: 6195152545.
What is Dr. Ernest Kim's NPI?
Dr. Ernest Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124414925, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernest Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernest Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernest Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); 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.