SUNG KIM M.D.
NPI 1649653577
Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA

Q: What is Sung Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sung Kim is 1649653577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2015.

Q: What is Sung Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sung Kim was last updated on April 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.

Active since July 09, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1200 PLEASANT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-6372(515) 401-1955 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 26, 2024, Jan 11, 2022, Sep 30, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Sung Kim M.d. NPPES

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

SUNG KIM M.D. (NPI 1649653577) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-46755) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649653577

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameSUNG KIMCredential: M.D.

Location Address1200 PLEASANT STDes Moines, IA 50309-1406

Mailing Address4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 236West Des Moines, IA 50266-6720 · (515) 401-1950 · Fax (515) 401-1955

Phone(515) 241-6372

Fax(515) 401-1955

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 18, 2025

✔ NPI 1649653577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-46755

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1200 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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

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 ID7719293414

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200429002643

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 7

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

46 services46 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

23 services23 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

23 services23 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

19 services19 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number160058

Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160082

Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

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