CAROLINE KIM, MD, PLLC – NPI #1255944260
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
CAROLINE KIM, MD, PLLC is a surgeon located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255944260 to CAROLINE KIM, MD, PLLC on August 28, 2020. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Dec 15, 2021. 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 CAROLINE KIM, MD, PLLC below.
NPI Profile for
CAROLINE KIM, MD, PLLC
(about 6 years ago)
HOUSTON, TX 77084-7855 Phone: (713) 464-2100 Fax: (281) 392-2032
1 Other location(s):
Houston, TX 77024-2841
Phone: (713) 932-1001
Fax: (713) 932-0037
OWNER
Phone: (615) 498-0537
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Identifiers for CAROLINE KIM, MD, PLLC
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | GENERAL SURGERY | TX | Q5456 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
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