JENNIFER CHI-YONG KIM MD
NPI 1598853004
Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since October 10, 2006

Contact Information

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 573-3223

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 31
  • Otolaryngology
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JENNIFER KIM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jennifer Kim, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in facial plastic surgery and more than 31 years of experience. She graduated from State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine in 1995. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598853004 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YS0123X with license number 1020316 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1598853004
Provider Name
JENNIFER CHI-YONG KIM MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
243 CHARLES ST BOSTON, MA 02114
Location Phone
(617) 573-3223
Mailing Address
243 CHARLES ST BOSTON, MA 02114
Mailing Phone
(617) 573-3223
Medical School Name
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1995
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-10-2006
Last Update Date
10-08-2024
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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

Otolaryngology Facial Plastic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207YS0123X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
1020316
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO
  • MHP Bronze - HMO
  • MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) - HMO
  • MHP Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • MHP Gold - HMO
  • MHP Gold Standard - HMO
  • MHP Silver Exchange - HMO
  • MHP Silver Exchange Rewards - HMO
  • MHP Silver Standard - HMO
  • MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic - HMO

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Jennifer 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.

Jennifer 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: 2961537865

    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: I20241025002954

    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, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 35 times for 26 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 20 times for 17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 26 times for 18 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 18 times for 15 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial nerves, causing temporary muscle paralysis. It's used to treat conditions like facial spasms or wrinkles. The effects are usually temporary, requiring repeat treatments.

This service was performed 32 times for 20 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial nerves, causing temporary muscle paralysis. It's used to treat conditions like facial spasms or wrinkles. The effects are usually temporary, requiring repeat treatments.

This service was performed 34 times for 15 patients

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision

Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.

This service was performed for 32 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Jennifer Kim is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY -243 CHARLES STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
(617) 523-7900Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1598853004, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1598853004.

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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Radiology (Neuroradiology)
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Otolaryngology (Otology & Neurotology)
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Ophthalmology
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Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
243 CHARLES ST
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243 CHARLES ST
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Anesthesiology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
243 CHARLES ST
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Anesthesiology
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
243 CHARLES ST
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
243 CHARLES ST
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Otolaryngology
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BOSTON, MA 02114

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598853004, enumerated as an "individual" on October 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 243 CHARLES ST BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 573-3223.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YS0123X and a focus in Facial Plastic Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and McLaren. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Jennifer Kim is affiliated with: MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY -.