Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joan Kim

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Des Plaines, IL

  • NPI 1609049279
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
73 N Broadway St
Des Plaines, IL 600162347
(224) 725-3239
Mailing address
1229 Leonard Pl
Evanston, IL 602012629

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 9, 2026
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036142820 · New York #264824

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609049279. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
198
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$23,812
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 57 29 $92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 51 51 $175
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 26 18 $133
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 17 16 $130
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 17 13 $64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 15 15 $153
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 15 15 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Des Plaines Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 155. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
84
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$11,674
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 31 19 $687
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 16 11 $438
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 14 0 $587
Fluorometholone Generic 12 0 $766
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 11 0 $9,195

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joan Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. Joan Kim practices Ophthalmology Physician in Des Plaines, IL.
Where does Dr. Joan Kim practice?
Dr. Joan Kim practices at 73 N Broadway St, Des Plaines, IL 600162347. Office phone: 2247253239.
What is Dr. Joan Kim's NPI?
Dr. Joan Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609049279, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joan Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joan Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joan Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.