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

NPI Status: Active since April 15, 2017

Contact Information

1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA
ZIP 98195
Phone: (206) 520-5000

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About SARA KIM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sara Kim, a pediatrician established in Seattle, Washington with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric infectious diseases . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265966394 assigned on April 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0208X with license number MD61158141 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1265966394
Provider Name
SARA RUTH KIM MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1959 NE PACIFIC ST. SEATTLE, WA 98195
Location Phone
(206) 520-5000
Mailing Address
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE SEATTLE, WA 98105
Mailing Phone
(818) 987-2000
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-15-2017
Last Update Date
07-01-2024
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A pediatrician like Sara Kim is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Secondary Locations

  • 4800 Sand Point Way NE
    Seattle, WA 98105
    (206) 987-2000

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Taxonomy Code
2080P0208X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD61158141
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

MD61158141 (WA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Sara Kim is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1265966394, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1265966394.

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Otolaryngology
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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SEATTLE, WA 98195
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
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SEATTLE, WA 98195
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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SEATTLE, WA 98195
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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SEATTLE, WA 98195
Urology
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Physician Assistant
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Advanced Practice Midwife
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Physician Assistant
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Physician Assistant
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Radiology (Nuclear Radiology)
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SEATTLE, WA 98195

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265966394, enumerated as an "individual" on April 15, 2017.

The provider is located at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST. SEATTLE, WA 98195 and the phone number is (206) 520-5000.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0208X and a focus in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.