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

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: October 18, 2026.

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

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 maintains 2 additional practice locations.

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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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848 · Phone (319) 356-2633 · Fax (319) 356-3949
Location 2200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · Phone (319) 356-2320 · Fax (319) 384-6265

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Sung Kim reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Associated Anesthesiologists, P.C.
Same address
Anesthesiology
1200 PLEASANT ST
Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Associated Anesthesiologists PC
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215904750 (515) 401-1950
State University Of Iowa
29 mi
Family Medicine
616 10TH ST
Perry, IA 50220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 2,190 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013965334 (515) 465-3553
North Iowa Mercy Clinics
93 mi
Family Medicine
203 S 2ND ST
Sheffield, IA 50475
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 420 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972513026 (641) 892-4495
Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation
156 mi
Emergency Medical Services
2720 STONE PARK BLVD
Sioux City, IA 51104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 281 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215962550 (712) 279-3789

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 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.

CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Pharmacy
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5936
CATHERINE P MCNEILL M.D.
Pediatrics
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6611
CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Rehabilitation Unit
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6212
DR. LISA I HARDISTY M.D.
Pediatrics
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5926
BROOKE JOHNSON D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6262
JAMIE LYNN PIOTROWSKI NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 524-1621
BILAL HASAN BAIG DO
Internal Medicine
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6636
HOLLEY A BZDEGA MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1200 PLEASANT ST, NEONATOLOGY
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-4444

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 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.

Where is Sung Kim located?

Sung Kim practices at 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-6372.

What is Sung Kim's specialty?

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

Is Sung Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sung 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 Sung Kim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sung Kim reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Associated Anesthesiologists, P.C. (Des Moines, IA), State University Of Iowa (Perry, IA), North Iowa Mercy Clinics (Sheffield, IA) and Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation (Sioux City, IA). 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 Sung Kim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sung Kim accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Sung 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 Sung Kim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sung Kim is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics and Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

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 18 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.