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DR. ESTHER KIM O.D.
NPI 1497902878
Optometrist in New York, NY

Active since August 27, 2008
545 5TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10017(212) 697-0915 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Esther Kim O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ESTHER KIM O.D. (NPI 1497902878) is an individual optometrist in New York, New York, licensed in New York (007080) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497902878
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ESTHER KIMCredential: O.D.
Location Address545 5TH AVENew York, NY 10017-3609
Mailing Address545 5th AveNew York, NY 10017-3609
Phone(212) 697-0915
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2008
✔ NPI 1497902878 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 007080
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
545 5TH AVE, New York, NY 10017
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Accepted Insurance

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

STAR SPECS OF 5TH AVENUE, INC.
Optometrist
545 5TH AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10017
New York County (212) 697-0915
NY-METRO MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS PC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
545 5TH AVE, SUITE 1009
NEW YORK, NY 10017
New York County (908) 542-0696

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 Esther Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Kim is 1497902878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2008.

Where is Esther Kim located?

Esther Kim practices at 545 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017. The listed phone number is (212) 697-0915.

What is Esther Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does Esther Kim accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Esther 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 Esther Kim was last updated on August 27, 2008. 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.