CATHERINE LISA KIM MD
NPI 1477845816
Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Active since May 04, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4242 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 3100, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 615-1187 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Catherine Lisa Kim Md NPPES

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

CATHERINE LISA KIM MD (NPI 1477845816) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q4162) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Multicare Auburn Medical Center, and is a graduate of George Washington University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477845816
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCATHERINE LISA KIMCredential: MD
Location Address4242 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 3100San Antonio, TX 78229-5640
Mailing AddressPo Box 34717San Antonio, TX 78265-4717 · (210) 615-1187
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 2015
✔ NPI 1477845816 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q4162✔ Licensed in PA · MT198997
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.
4242 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Catherine Lisa 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 ID4789990938
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150902001209, I20250702001502
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Catherine Kim reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
4204 GARDENDALE ST, SUITE 308
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8140 N MOPAC EXPY STE 3-210
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 840 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3625 N HALL ST # 800
Dallas, TX 75219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 495 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatric Anesthesiology
7000 W PLANO PKWY STE 100
Plano, TX 75093
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
4510 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 211
Mckinney, TX 75069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
400 E PIONEER STE 101
Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 119 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
33 services32 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Auburn, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500015
Location202 North Division Street Plaza OneAuburn, WA 98001 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500079
Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Multicare Covington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500154
Location17700 SE 272nd StCovington, WA 98042 · King County
Emergency services

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%441 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
100%150 patients
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.

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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
4242 MEDICAL DR, 7100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Family Medicine
4242 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 6250
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Anesthesiology
4242 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 3100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Anesthesiology
4242 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 3100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Anesthesiology
4242 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 3100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
4242 MEDICAL DR, #6100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Anesthesiology
4242 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 3100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Allergy & Immunology
4242 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 6100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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 Catherine Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Kim is 1477845816. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2011.

Where is Catherine Kim located?

Catherine Kim practices at 4242 Medical Dr Suite 3100, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 615-1187.

What is Catherine Kim's specialty?

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

Is Catherine Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine 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 organizations bill Medicare for Catherine Kim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Catherine Kim reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: South Texas Anesthesia Group PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC (Austin, TX), Independent Physicians Network PLLC (Dallas, TX), Parkhill Physician Group, PLLC (Plano, TX), Allen Anesthesia Associates (Mckinney, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Catherine Kim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Catherine Kim accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Catherine 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 Catherine Kim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Kim is affiliated with Multicare Auburn Medical Center, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital and Multicare Covington Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Kim was last updated on September 2, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.