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MS. SUCHA KIM MD
NPI 1205916145
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Los Angeles, CA

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6.45/100
CMS Quality Rating
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017(213) 977-4949(213) 977-0544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2026, Mar 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ms. Sucha Kim Md NPPES

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

MS. SUCHA KIM MD (NPI 1205916145) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (G82009) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205916145
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameMS. SUCHA KIMCredential: MD
Location Address1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503Los Angeles, CA 90017-4805
Mailing Address1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 503Los Angeles, CA 90017-4805 · (213) 977-4949 · Fax (213) 977-0544
Phone(213) 977-4949
Fax(213) 977-0544
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1987
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1205916145 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G82009
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License G82009 (CA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License G82009 (CA)
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503, Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00G820090CA

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

Ms. Sucha 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 ID8729041066
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100611000287
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 13

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
258 services139 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
135 services63 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
122 services122 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
115 services97 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
101 services101 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
100 services99 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90017 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

6.45/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost21.5

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
88%553 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%773 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
34%398 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
41%398 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%398 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer A7015
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$1.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers19 claims109 services$1.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims11 services$10.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers25 claims25 services$14.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$768.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers70 claims70 services$3.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. JOSHUA LEWIS RICE MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
Los Angeles County (213) 977-4979
CALIFORNIA LUNG ASSOCIATES
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
Los Angeles County (213) 977-4979
DR. ANDREW JAY FISHMANN MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
Los Angeles County (213) 977-4979

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 Sucha Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sucha Kim is 1205916145. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Sucha Kim located?

Sucha Kim practices at 1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 503, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The listed phone number is (213) 977-4949.

What is Sucha Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Sucha Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sucha 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sucha Kim was last updated on January 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.