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DR. CHRISTOPHER S KIM D.O.
NPI 1649449653
Hospitalist in Columbia, MD

Active since February 23, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
5755 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044(410) 740-7890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 27, 2026, Jan 1, 2021, Sep 5, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Christopher S Kim D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER S KIM D.O. (NPI 1649449653) is an individual hospitalist provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (H0068814) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, and is a graduate of Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649449653
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER S KIMCredential: D.O.
Location Address5755 CEDAR LNColumbia, MD 21044-2912
Mailing Address6201 Greenleigh AveBaltimore, MD 21220-2004 · (410) 933-6423
Phone(410) 740-7890
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSKansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo MedGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1649449653 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · H0068814✔ Licensed in DC · D0210012543
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License H0068814 (MD), DOS1247 (HI)
5755 CEDAR LN, Columbia, MD 21044
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher S Kim D.o. 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 ID3173670197
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120203000219, I20250307000105
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Medstar Montgomery Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Olney, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210018
Location18101 Prince Philip DriveOlney, MD 20832 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21044 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

92.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.94

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. WYNNE BREED M.D.
Emergency Medicine
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 740-7777
DR. LUCAS E NIKKEL M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (443) 546-1570
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Emergency Medicine
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 740-7777
MOHAMMED R GHEBA M.D.
Surgery
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (443) 718-3160
MRS. TONI MARIE KELLER PA-C
Physician Assistant
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 720-8000
CEDAR HOUSE PHYSICIANS
Emergency Medicine
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 740-7890
MS. NANCY ELENA ACS LCSW-C
Social Worker (Clinical)
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 740-7890
MRS. KATHRYN PARSONS SCOTT L.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 920-8695

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 Christopher Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Kim is 1649449653. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2008.

Where is Christopher Kim located?

Christopher Kim practices at 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044. The listed phone number is (410) 740-7890.

What is Christopher Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Christopher Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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.

What insurance does Christopher Kim accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health list Christopher 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 Christopher Kim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Kim is affiliated with Medstar Montgomery Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Kim was last updated on April 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.