Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Stella Kim, M.D.
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1952409450
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.3 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6400 Fannin St, Suite 1800
Houston, TX 770301521
(713) 559-5200
fax (713) 795-0733
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 13, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207WX0120X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #L5793
- Medicaid
- TX #146739102
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952409450. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
723
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,245
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 107 | 92 | $129 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 96 | 88 | $36 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 91 | 70 | $93 | |
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 90 | 56 | $45 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 66 | 57 | $39 | |
92285 |
Photography of content of eyes | 61 | 35 | $23 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 58 | 49 | $178 | |
76512 |
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | 49 | 14 | $42 | |
92286 |
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | 32 | 24 | $37 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 30 | 20 | $547 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Houston Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$42,272
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $23,077.50 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $16,580.00 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $2,516.31 | |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 1 | $78.88 | |
| RxSight INC | 1 | $19.74 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
957
Patients
416
Total drug cost
$175,799
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 235 | 96 | $7,213 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 207 | 101 | $7,901 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 144 | 91 | $1,889 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 87 | 31 | $94,794 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 39 | 11 | $1,841 |
| Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) | Brand | 34 | 20 | $12,020 |
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 31 | 20 | $303 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $1,166 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 26 | 11 | $28,499 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 25 | 11 | $197 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Stella Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. Stella Kim practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Stella Kim practice?
Dr. Stella Kim practices at 6400 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301521. Office phone: 7135595200.
What is Dr. Stella Kim's NPI?
Dr. Stella Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952409450, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stella Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stella Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stella Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.