TAE KIM MD – NPI #1780047076
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

TAE KIM is a colon & rectal surgeon located in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780047076 to TAE KIM on April 04, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 24, 2026. 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 TAE KIM below.

NPI Profile for
TAE KIM

NPI Number
1780047076
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TAE KIM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
757 PARK AVE W STE 2850
HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-2558
Phone: (847) 570-1700 Fax: (224) 251-5470
1 Other location(s):
1775 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068-1143
Phone: (847) 723-7200
Mailing address
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1223
EVANSTON, IL 60201-1700
Phone: (847) 570-2040 Fax: (847) 570-5315
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 24, 2026

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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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 IL 036157530
208600000X
- Surgery		 IL 036157530

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RUSH UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2016
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
TAE KIM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITAL
      1401 EAST STATE STREET
      ROCKFORD, IL 61104

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