Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Kim, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1639336043
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 31.6 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6719 Alvarado Road, Suite 308
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 265-7912
fax (619) 265-7922
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 10, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A111653
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639336043. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
676
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$148,530
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 245 | 140 | $136 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 109 | 109 | $176 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 89 | 55 | $97 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 67 | 54 | $190 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 39 | 24 | $255 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 34 | 34 | $231 | |
20939 |
Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | 23 | 23 | $70 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 18 | 18 | $918 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 15 | 11 | $208 | |
22633 |
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | 13 | 13 | $1,841 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in San Diego Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,854
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 5 | $686.87 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 4 | $421.52 | |
| Intrinsic Therapeutics | 5 | $403.07 | |
| Centinel Spine, LLC | 1 | $89.10 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $87.35 | |
| Curonix LLC | 1 | $84.62 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $29.99 | |
| Cerapedics INC. | 1 | $28.26 | |
| Heron Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $22.99 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
308
Patients
206
Total drug cost
$3,239
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 94 | 71 | $997 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 66 | 33 | $429 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 48 | 39 | $737 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 45 | 33 | $148 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 24 | 18 | $106 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 20 | 12 | $299 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $523 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Kim practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Paul Kim practice?
Dr. Paul Kim practices at 6719 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120. Office phone: 6192657912.
What is Dr. Paul Kim's NPI?
Dr. Paul Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639336043, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.