DR. WALTER HYUN KIM M.D.
NPI 1568451649
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since October 20, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Aug 4, 2027
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254(866) 792-1191(949) 703-8203 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2025, Mar 16, 2025, Nov 10, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Walter Hyun Kim M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER HYUN KIM M.D. (NPI 1568451649) is an individual medical oncology provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (64496) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through August 4, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains a secondary practice location in Scottsdale.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568451649
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER HYUN KIMCredential: M.D.
Location Address16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1798
Mailing Address16220 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 300Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1798 · (866) 792-1191 · Fax (949) 703-8203
Fax(949) 703-8203
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2025
NPI 1568451649 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License Licensed in AZ · 64496
Definition
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.
Also ListedNuclear Medicine · Nuclear Imaging & TherapyTaxonomy 207UN0902X · License A86185 (CA)
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License A86185 (CA), 64496 (AZ)
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18777 E Hartford DrScottsdale, AZ 85255-5690 · Phone (602) 569-4144 · Fax (480) 498-7950

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Walter Hyun Kim M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from August 4, 2025 through August 4, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateAugust 4, 2025
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughAugust 4, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85254 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
$168.60 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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 5

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

Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers28 claims783 services$11.26 avg. paid by Medicare
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 B4197
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers18 claims111 services$278.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers27 claims161 services$8.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day B4224
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers29 claims166 services$25.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers11 claims436 services$0.54 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 7

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

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Counselor (Mental Health)
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Psychologist (Clinical)
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Psychologist (Clinical)
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 300
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254

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 Walter Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Kim is 1568451649. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2005.

Where is Walter Kim located?

Walter Kim practices at 16220 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. The listed phone number is (866) 792-1191.

What is Walter Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Walter Kim enrolled in Medicare?

No. Walter Kim has opted out of Medicare through August 4, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Kim was last updated on August 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.