Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Kim, M.D.
Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1356434765
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1740 W 27Th St, Suite 315
Houston, TX 770081440
(713) 864-0533 - Mailing address
-
920 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.300
Houston, TX 770242314
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 10, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208800000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #L6983
- Medicaid
- TX #169817701
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356434765. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,593
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$107,703
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 464 | 289 | $2 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 249 | 180 | $92 | |
51798 |
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | 243 | 187 | $11 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 231 | 179 | $130 | |
J9217 |
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 105 | 12 | $172 | |
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 52 | 13 | $1 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 46 | 46 | $168 | |
52000 |
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | 38 | 34 | $243 | |
51701 |
Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 33 | 32 | $46 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 31 | 16 | $51 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 50 peers in Houston Urology Physician, average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$217
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 4 | $107.37 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 2 | $42.44 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $25.84 | |
| Ambu INC. | 1 | $24.25 | |
| Olympus America INC. | 1 | $16.85 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,457
Patients
1,056
Total drug cost
$120,470
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 565 | 187 | $9,197 |
| Finasteride | Generic | 471 | 155 | $7,231 |
| Alfuzosin Hcl ER (Alfuzosin Hcl) | Brand | 218 | 88 | $5,290 |
| Estradiol | Generic | 179 | 71 | $9,756 |
| Bicalutamide | Generic | 160 | 37 | $4,469 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 131 | 60 | $5,353 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 113 | 103 | $629 |
| Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) | Brand | 112 | 41 | $68,248 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride ER (Oxybutynin Chloride) | Brand | 106 | 36 | $4,565 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 99 | 91 | $1,073 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Kim practices Urology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Richard Kim practice?
Dr. Richard Kim practices at 1740 W 27Th St, Houston, TX 770081440. Office phone: 7138640533.
What is Dr. Richard Kim's NPI?
Dr. Richard Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356434765, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (HCPCS 51798). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.