SARA RUTH KIM MD
NPI 1265966394
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Seattle, WA

Active since April 15, 2017PECOS Enrolled
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2024, Apr 15, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Sara Ruth Kim Md NPPES

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

SARA RUTH KIM MD (NPI 1265966394) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61158141) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265966394
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameSARA RUTH KIMCredential: MD
Location Address1959 NE PACIFIC ST.Seattle, WA 98195-0001
Mailing Address4800 Sand Point Way NeSeattle, WA 98105-3901 · (818) 987-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1265966394 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD61158141
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License MD61158141 (WA)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., Seattle, WA 98195

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14800 Sand Point Way NESeattle, WA 98105-3901 · Phone (206) 987-2000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sara Ruth Kim Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Sara Kim reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
4500 SAND POINT WAY NE
Seattle, WA 98105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,443 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Plastic Surgery
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY - DIVISION OF PLASTIC SURGERY
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Nurse Practitioner
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Nurse Practitioner
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Urology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Family Medicine
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Genetic Counselor, MS
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., BOX 356159
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., BOX 356460
SEATTLE, WA 98195

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 Sara Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Kim is 1265966394. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2017.

Where is Sara Kim located?

Sara Kim practices at 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Sara Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Sara Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Kim is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sara Kim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Kim reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians (Seattle, WA) and The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sara Kim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sara Kim accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Sara 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Kim was last updated on July 1, 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.