DR. BENJAMIN KIM M.D.
NPI 1487681102
Surgery in Salt Lake City, UT

NPI Status: Active since June 27, 2006

Contact Information

1220 E 3900 S
4F
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124
Phone: (801) 268-8223
Fax: (801) 268-8248

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 48
  • Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BENJAMIN KIM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Kim, a provider established in Salt Lake City, Utah with a medical specialization in Surgery and more than 48 years of experience. He graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1978. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487681102 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 1003810220 (UT). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1487681102
Provider Name
DR. BENJAMIN KIM M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1220 E 3900 S 4F SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124
Location Phone
(801) 268-8223
Location Fax
(801) 268-8248
Mailing Address
1220 E 3900 S 4F SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124
Mailing Phone
(801) 268-8223
Mailing Fax
(801) 268-8248
Medical School Name
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
Graduation Year
1978
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-27-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A surgeon like Benjamin Kim treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
1003810220
License State
UT
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

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)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Bronze 2 Advanced HSA: Aetna network + MinuteClinic + Virtual Primary Care - HMO
  • Bronze 4 Advanced: Aetna network + $0 MinuteClinic + $0 CVS Health Virtual Primary Care - HMO
  • Bronze S: Aetna network + $0 MinuteClinic + $0 CVS Health Virtual Primary Care - HMO
  • Gold 10 Advanced: Aetna network + $0 MinuteClinic + $0 CVS Health Virtual Primary Care - HMO
  • Gold 3 Advanced: Aetna network + $0 MinuteClinic + $0 CVS Health Virtual Primary Care - HMO
  • Gold S: Aetna network + $0 MinuteClinic + $0 CVS Health Virtual Primary Care - HMO
  • Silver 5 Advanced: Aetna network + $0 MinuteClinic + $0 CVS Health Virtual Primary Care - HMO
  • Silver 6 Advanced: Aetna network + $0 MinuteClinic + $0 CVS Health Virtual Primary Care - HMO
  • Silver S: Aetna network + $0 MinuteClinic + $0 CVS Health Virtual Primary Care - HMO
  • Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze Premier - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze Share - EPO
  • Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Gold Share - EPO
  • Medica Insure Gold Standard - EPO
  • Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Silver Share - EPO
  • Medica Insure Silver Standard - EPO
  • 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
  • Healthy Premier Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Healthy Premier Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Healthy Premier Gold Copay - EPO
  • Healthy Premier Gold Standard - EPO
  • Healthy Premier Silver Copay - EPO
  • Healthy Premier Silver Standard - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1700075OTHER (01)UTUNITED HEALTH OF UTAH
45948OTHER (01)UTPEHP
QM0000033040OTHER (01)UTALTIUS
A16566MEDICARE UPIN (02)UT 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Benjamin Kim is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Benjamin 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173694783

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20240723003526

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

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.

This service was performed 31 times for 22 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 35 times for 13 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

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.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.1 for a new patient copayment and $17 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 84124 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $84.41
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.34
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.03
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.1
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.58
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.5

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $68.01
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.23
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.2
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.3
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.8

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1487681102
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
24167128210
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 58
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
60 - 58 = 22

The NPI number 1487681102 is valid because the calculated check digit 2 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

MR. CHRIS LINDSEY PA-C

Physician Assistant

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# 4E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 261-8507

DR. RICHARD H SCHWARTZ MD

Neurological Surgery

1220 E 3900 S
STE 4-E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 261-8507

DR. GILBERT PODOLSKY M.D.

Specialist

1220 E 3900 S
SUITE 3F
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 262-3354

DR. SCOTT ALBERT LECKMAN M.D.

Surgery

1220 E 3900 S
#3G
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 268-4924

SMP FAMILY MEDICINE, PC

Family Medicine

1220 E 3900 S
SUITE 4A
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 747-0922

COMMUNTIY PHARMACY

Pharmacy

(Community/Retail Pharmacy)

1220 E 3900 S
STE 1H
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 270-0600

DR. DENNIS L AVNER M.D.

Internal Medicine

(Gastroenterology)

1220 E 3900 S
SUITE 3C
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 262-9555

WASATCH NEUROSURGERY & SPINE

Neurological Surgery

1220 E 3900 S
# 4-E
SLC, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 261-8507

RICHARD SCHWARTZ MD PC

Neurological Surgery

1220 E 3900 S
SUITE 4E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 261-8507

JILL E CLARK MD PC

Colon & Rectal Surgery

1220 E 3900 S
STE 4I
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 263-1621

UTAH CANCER INSTITUTE, LLC

Surgery

1220 E 3900 S
SUITE 4F
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 268-8223

SCOTT A LECKMAN MD FACS PC

Surgery

1220 E 3900 S
SUITE 3G
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 268-4924

JANET MYSHRALL P.T.

Physical Therapist

1220 E 3900 S
SUITE 4I
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(435) 901-3579

REPRODUCTIVE CARE CENTER

Specialist

1220 E 3900 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 268-0306

RICHARD G WATTS ANESTHESIA INC

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1220 E 3900 S
4G
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(800) 748-4868

RIDING ANESTHESIA LLC

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1220 E 3900 S
4G
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(800) 748-4868

BRADY THEOBALD INC

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1220 E 3900 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(800) 748-4868

KURT CHRISTENSEN CRNA PC

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1220 E 3900 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(800) 748-4868

MT. OLYMPUS OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Obstetrics & Gynecology

(Obstetrics)

1220 E 3900 S
SUITE 3E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 685-7188

MOUNTAINSTAR MEDICAL GROUP NEUROSURGERY - ST MARKS LLC

Neurological Surgery

1220 E 3900 S
STE. 4-E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84124

(801) 261-8507

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487681102, enumerated as an "individual" on June 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 1220 E 3900 S 4F SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124 and the phone number is (801) 268-8223.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Aetna CVS Health, Medica, Premera Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.