PAUL D. KIM M.D. – NPI #1639336043
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

PAUL KIM is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639336043 to PAUL KIM on May 22, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0117X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Sep 10, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for PAUL KIM below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL D. KIM

NPI Number
1639336043
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL D. KIM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6719 ALVARADO ROAD
SUITE 308
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Phone: (619) 265-7912 Fax: (619) 265-7922
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for PAUL KIM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERSTATE LICENSECAA111653
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine (Primary)		 CA A111653

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Additional Information

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 2004
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
PAUL KIM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
      5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58
      LA MESA, CA 91942
    • PALOMAR HEALTH DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
      555 EAST VALLEY PARKWAY
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • PALOMAR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      800 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 200
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

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