Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Kim, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Santa Monica, CA

  • NPI 1275977407
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 65.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1328 22Nd St
Santa Monica, CA 904042032
(310) 829-5511
Additional location
5901 E 7Th St
Long Beach, CA 908225201
(562) 826-8000
Mailing address
1423 Comstock Ave
Los Angeles, CA 900245316

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 10, 2018
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A134852

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275977407. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
34
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,142
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 21 21 $109
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 13 13 $66

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Santa Monica Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $23.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. James Kim practices Anesthesiology Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
Where does Dr. James Kim practice?
Dr. James Kim practices at 1328 22Nd St, Santa Monica, CA 904042032. Office phone: 3108295511.
What is Dr. James Kim's NPI?
Dr. James Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275977407, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (HCPCS 01938); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.