CHRISTIAN UENSEOK KIM MD
NPI 1053948448
Ophthalmology in Chapel Hill, NC

Q: What is Christian Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christian Kim is 1053948448. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2020.

Q: What is Christian Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christian Kim was last updated on July 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 25, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517(984) 974-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2024, Mar 25, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Christian Uenseok Kim Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTIAN UENSEOK KIM MD (NPI 1053948448) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024-00569) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053948448

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTIAN UENSEOK KIMCredential: MD

Location Address2226 NELSON HWY STE 200Chapel Hill, NC 27517-9638

Mailing Address5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420Morrisville, NC 27560-5491

Phone(984) 974-2020

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2024

✔ NPI 1053948448 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2024-00569

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christian Uenseok Kim Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7416378864

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250617001671

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christian Kim reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eye Consultants Of Savannah LLC

293 mi

Ophthalmology

4849 PAULSEN ST
Savannah, GA 31405

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1376317602 (912) 483-8817

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

34 services33 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

31 services29 patients

Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083

An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.

18 services18 patients

Imaging of optic nerve 92133

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110043

Location11705 Mercy BoulevardSavannah, GA 31419 · Chatham County

Emergency services

Candler County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Metter, GA

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number111334

Location400 Cedar StreetMetter, GA 30439 · Candler County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27517 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARLEE HANNAH SILVERSTEIN MD

Ophthalmology