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DR. HWAOK KIM MD
NPI 1356308043
Internal Medicine in Rochester, NY

Active since April 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2735 BUFFALO RD, SUITE 1, ROCHESTER, NY 14624(585) 436-1620(585) 527-9049 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Hwaok Kim Md NPPES

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

DR. HWAOK KIM MD (NPI 1356308043) is an individual internal medicine provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (208136) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356308043
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HWAOK KIMCredential: MD
Location Address2735 BUFFALO RD, SUITE 1Rochester, NY 14624-1337
Mailing Address2735 Buffalo Rd, Suite 1Rochester, NY 14624-1337 · (585) 436-1620 · Fax (585) 527-9049
Phone(585) 436-1620
Fax(585) 527-9049
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2009
✔ NPI 1356308043 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 208136
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2735 BUFFALO RD, Rochester, NY 14624
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPING58593NY
Medicare PINJ400002068NY

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Hwaok 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 ID6103724083
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031230000320
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Hwaok Kim reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hwaok Kim MD PLLC
Same address
Internal Medicine
2735 BUFFALO RD, SUITE 1
Rochester, NY 14624
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
NPI 1215173760 (585) 436-1620

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
159 services47 patients
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.
56 services19 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Rochester General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330125
Location1425 Portland AvenueRochester, NY 14621 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Strong Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330285
Location601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14624 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims12 services$61.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N
2 suppliers15 claims900 services$0.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$24.32 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

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

HWAOK KIM MD PLLC
Internal Medicine
2735 BUFFALO RD, SUITE 1
ROCHESTER, NY 14624
Monroe County (585) 436-1620

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 Hwaok Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hwaok Kim is 1356308043. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2006.

Where is Hwaok Kim located?

Hwaok Kim practices at 2735 Buffalo Rd Suite 1, Rochester, NY 14624. The listed phone number is (585) 436-1620.

What is Hwaok Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Hwaok Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hwaok 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Hwaok Kim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hwaok Kim reassigns Medicare benefits to Hwaok Kim MD PLLC (Rochester, NY). The 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 Hwaok Kim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Hwaok Kim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hwaok Kim is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hwaok Kim was last updated on April 7, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.