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MR. BENNY SUNG KIM M.D.
NPI 1649404690
Psychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology in Stony Brook, NY

Active since May 06, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE T14, STONY BROOK, NY 11794(631) 444-2754(631) 444-6031 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2026, Sep 27, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mr. Benny Sung Kim M.d. NPPES

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

MR. BENNY SUNG KIM M.D. (NPI 1649404690) is an individual vascular neurology provider in Stony Brook, New York, licensed in Virginia (0101263884) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649404690
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084V0102X
Provider Legal NameMR. BENNY SUNG KIMCredential: M.D.
Location AddressSTONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE T14Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001
Mailing Address6805 Tennyson DrMc Lean, VA 22101-5720 · (473) 831-5130
Phone(631) 444-2754
Fax(631) 444-6031
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1649404690 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Vascular NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084V0102X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101263884
Definition
Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Stony Brook, NY 11794
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11715 N George Mason Dr Ste 107Arlington, VA 22205-3642 · Phone (703) 717-4577 · Fax (703) 717-4578
Location 21850 Town Center PkwyReston, VA 20190-3204 · Phone (703) 717-4577 · Fax (703) 717-4578

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Benny Sung 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.

PECOS PAC ID42513434
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181106000129
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
90 services88 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
79 services60 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
77 services58 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
63 services58 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
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.
32 services28 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Virginia Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, VA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490050
Location1701 North George Mason DriveArlington, VA 22205 · Arlington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11794 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%26 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. BENJAMIN RICHARD HODSON M.D.
Emergency Medicine
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE T9
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Suffolk County (631) 444-2754
LUCAS JAMES MCARTHUR M.D.
Family Medicine
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE T14
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Suffolk County (631) 444-2754
JEFF SEAN CHUANG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Suffolk County (631) 444-2754
MISS SARAH ROSE PESTIEAU M.D.
Internal Medicine
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE HSC-T16 020
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Suffolk County (631) 444-1106
DR. ELAINE FOX M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE T14
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Suffolk County (631) 444-2754
DR. LAWRENCE WILLIAM KELLY JR. MD
Emergency Medicine
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, HSC, L-4, ROOM 080
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Suffolk County (631) 444-3880
MRS. SUZETTE CATHERINE SMOOKLER M.S., R.D., CDN
Dietitian, Registered
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, NICOLLS ROAD, LEVEL 1 RM 747
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Suffolk County (631) 444-7757
MRS. JANINE ELIZABETH ROMEO RPA-C
Physician Assistant
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1 EDMUND PELLIGRINO DRIVE
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Suffolk County (631) 444-1444

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 Benny Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benny Kim is 1649404690. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2009.

Where is Benny Kim located?

Benny Kim practices at Stony Brook University Hospital Medical Staff Office T14, Stony Brook, NY 11794. The listed phone number is (631) 444-2754.

What is Benny Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Vascular Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084V0102X.

Is Benny Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benny 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.

Is Benny Kim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benny Kim is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benny Kim was last updated on March 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.