EDWARD KIM M.D.
NPI 1578656187
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Seattle, WA
About Edward Kim M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
EDWARD KIM M.D. (NPI 1578656187) is an individual neurology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61547934) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Locations 2
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
Edward Kim M.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Edward Kim reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Seattle, WA 98133
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 274 clinicians in this Medicare group
Seattle, WA 98104
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 4,364 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 4
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAHarborview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98133 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
SEATTLE, WA 98133
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 Edward Kim's NPI number?
The NPI number for Edward Kim is 1578656187. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.
Where is Edward Kim located?
Edward Kim practices at 1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.
What is Edward Kim's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.
Is Edward Kim enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Edward 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 Edward Kim's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edward Kim reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Washington (Seattle, WA) and The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA). 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 Edward Kim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Edward Kim accept?
Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Edward 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 Edward Kim affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Edward Kim is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr and Harborview Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Edward Kim was last updated on February 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.
# Edward Kim, M.D. · NPI 1578656187
Neurology physician in Seattle, Washington. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 2, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1578656187 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 2, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology · taxonomy 2084N0400X
- **State license:** MD61547934 (Washington)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1550 N 115TH ST, Seattle, WA 98133-8401
- **Phone:** (206) 520-5000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): University Of Washington (NPI 1487517157, Seattle, WA); The Association Of University Physicians (NPI 1023041159, Seattle, WA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2002
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 12, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1578656187) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.