KAREN MEEKYONG KIM MD
NPI 1720114572
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Ann Arbor, MI

Active since February 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48109(734) 936-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Karen Meekyong Kim Md NPPES

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

KAREN MEEKYONG KIM MD (NPI 1720114572) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301107116) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720114572
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN MEEKYONG KIMCredential: MD
Location Address1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVEAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5864
Mailing Address3621 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48108-1633 · (734) 647-5299
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 19, 2021
NPI 1720114572 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in MI · 4301107116
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 4301107116 (MI)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Accepted Insurance

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

Karen Meekyong Kim Md 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 ID4284941600
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240116003871
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 2

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
24 services24 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450056
Location1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Seton Williamson

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670041
Location201 Seton ParkwayRound Rock, TX 78664 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48109 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
$177.36 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $44.34 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.38 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $18.09 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
85%96 patients4/55-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.

Anesthesiology
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, 1H247 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, SPC 5331
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RECP PATHOLOGY
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Nurse Practitioner
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Emergency Medicine
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, B1 FLOOR UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RECP EMERGENCY
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, 1H247 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Emergency Medicine
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Advanced Practice Midwife
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, VON VOIGTLANDER WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109

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 Karen Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Kim is 1720114572. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2007.

Where is Karen Kim located?

Karen Kim practices at 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The listed phone number is (734) 936-4000.

What is Karen Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Karen Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen 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 Karen Kim accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Karen 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 Karen Kim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Kim is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Ascension Seton Williamson.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Kim was last updated on April 19, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.