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BENJAMIN KIM M.D.
NPI 1174527964
Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Active since June 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, STE 435, DALLAS, TX 75204(214) 826-6500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Benjamin Kim M.d. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN KIM M.D. (NPI 1174527964) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (L3719) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Crescent Medical Center Lancaster, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174527964
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN KIMCredential: M.D.
Location Address4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, STE 435Dallas, TX 75204-2102
Mailing Address700 Highlander Blvd Ste 415Arlington, TX 76015-4346 · (817) 516-8811
Phone(214) 826-6500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1174527964 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L3719
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License L3719 (TX)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License L3719 (TX)
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, Dallas, TX 75204
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 18585 N Stemmons Fwy Ste 105-SDallas, TX 75247-3836 · Phone (817) 516-8811
Location 28928 Kirby DrHouston, TX 77054-2810 · Phone (409) 600-8767
Location 32701 Morgan Ave Ste 425Corpus Christi, TX 78405-1834 · Phone (409) 600-8703

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid157395801TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin 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 ID345254116
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060131000860
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Crescent Medical Center Lancaster

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number670090
Location2600 West Pleasant Run RoadLancaster, TX 75146 · Dallas County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

MONIQUE COUMPY-FOSTER PHD
Counselor (Professional)
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY
DALLAS, TX 75204
Dallas County (469) 856-1937
DR. BETTY KATHERINE ARMSTRONG PH.D.
Psychologist (Cognitive & Behavioral)
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, SUITE 840
DALLAS, TX 75204
Dallas County (214) 522-6334
MICHAEL SHANE KOHANSKI M.D.
Anesthesiology
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, SUITE 435
DALLAS, TX 75204
Dallas County (214) 252-3501
CALVIN CHAN MD
Anesthesiology
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, SUITE 435
DALLAS, TX 75204
Dallas County (214) 252-3501
MICHAEL ALLISON M.D.
Anesthesiology
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, STE 435
DALLAS, TX 75204
Dallas County (214) 252-3501
DR. JEFFREY LIDDELL M.D.
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, SUITE 440 - FITZHUGH-CENTRAL PROFESSIONAL TOWER
DALLAS, TX 75204
Dallas County (214) 521-3091
AL MOORE M.D.
Anesthesiology
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, STE 435
DALLAS, TX 75204
Dallas County (214) 252-3501
DRS. PORTER AND SONE & ASSOCIATES, PA
Anesthesiology
4131 N CENTRAL EXPY, SUITE 435
DALLAS, TX 75204
Dallas County (214) 826-6500

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 Benjamin Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kim is 1174527964. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2005.

Where is Benjamin Kim located?

Benjamin Kim practices at 4131 N Central Expy Ste 435, Dallas, TX 75204. The listed phone number is (214) 826-6500.

What is Benjamin Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Benjamin Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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.

What insurance does Benjamin Kim accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Benjamin Kim as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Benjamin Kim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Kim is affiliated with Crescent Medical Center Lancaster.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kim was last updated on February 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.