ESTHER KIM M.D.
NPI 1144320359
Otolaryngology in Rockville, MD

Active since September 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3204 TOWER OAKS BLVD STE 400, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852(301) 315-0003(301) 315-0002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Esther Kim M.d. NPPES

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

ESTHER KIM M.D. (NPI 1144320359) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Rockville, Maryland, licensed in Virginia (0101239361) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144320359
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameESTHER KIMCredential: M.D.
Location Address3204 TOWER OAKS BLVD STE 400Rockville, MD 20852-4250
Mailing Address3204 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 400Rockville, MD 20852-4250 · (301) 315-0003 · Fax (301) 315-0002
Fax(301) 315-0002
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2025
NPI 1144320359 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License Licensed in VA · 0101239361
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
3204 TOWER OAKS BLVD STE 400, Rockville, MD 20852

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Esther Kim M.d. 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 ID7517017486
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250910000526
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 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.
28 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Germantown, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210065
Location19801 Observation DriveGermantown, MD 20876 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20852 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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 5

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

Otolaryngology
3204 TOWER OAKS BLVD STE 400
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Otolaryngology
3204 TOWER OAKS BLVD STE 400
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Audiologist
3204 TOWER OAKS BLVD STE 400
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Otolaryngology
3204 TOWER OAKS BLVD STE 400
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Otolaryngology
3204 TOWER OAKS BLVD STE 400
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Esther Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Kim is 1144320359. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2006.

Where is Esther Kim located?

Esther Kim practices at 3204 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 400, Rockville, MD 20852. The listed phone number is (301) 315-0003.

What is Esther Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Esther Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Kim is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Esther Kim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Esther Kim is affiliated with Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Esther Kim was last updated on September 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.