DR. WALTER HYUN KIM M.D.
NPI 1568451649
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Scottsdale, AZ
NPI Status: Active since October 20, 2005
Contact Information
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
ZIP 85254
Phone: (866) 792-1191
Fax: (949) 703-8203
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About WALTER KIM
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Walter Kim, an internist established in Scottsdale, Arizona with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in medical oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1568451649 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RX0202X with license number 64496 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1568451649
- Provider Name
- DR. WALTER HYUN KIM M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
- Location Phone
- (866) 792-1191
- Location Fax
- (949) 703-8203
- Mailing Address
- 16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
- Mailing Phone
- (866) 792-1191
- Mailing Fax
- (949) 703-8203
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-20-2005
- Last Update Date
- 08-14-2025
- Code Navigator
An internist like Walter Kim is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Walter Kim opted out of Medicare effective on 08-04-2025 until 08-04-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 8777 E Hartford Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 569-4144
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
Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RX0202X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 64496
- License State
- AZ
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207UN0902X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Nuclear Medicine | A86185 (CA) |
| 2 | 208D00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | General Practice | A86185 (CA) |
| 3 | 208D00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | General Practice | 64496 (AZ) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Walter 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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 08-04-2025
Opt-Out End Date: 08-04-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? 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
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Unknown
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB005N)
Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids (HCPCS:B4185)
2 DME suppliers used 28 Medicare Claims 783 Services Paid
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB005N)
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 74 to 100 grams of protein - premix (HCPCS:B4197)
2 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 111 Services Paid
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB005N)
Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day (HCPCS:B4220)
2 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 161 Services Paid
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB005N)
Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day (HCPCS:B4224)
2 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 166 Services Paid
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)
Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg (HCPCS:J8521)
4 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 436 Services Paid
Physician Visit Costs
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 85254 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205
- Average New Patient Price $168.6
- Minimum New Patient Price $55.44
- Maximum New Patient Price $168.6
- Average New Patient Copayment $42.15
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.86
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.15
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $98
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.72
- Maximum Established Patient Price $137.41
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.5
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.43
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.35
* 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 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 1568451649, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568451649, enumerated as an "individual" on October 20, 2005.
The provider is located at 16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 and the phone number is (866) 792-1191.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RX0202X and a focus in Medical Oncology.
