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ESTHER OHN KIM O.D.
NPI 1780709329
Optometrist in San Jose, CA

Active since March 20, 2007PECOS Enrolled
214 JACKSON ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112(408) 293-3730(408) 293-2131 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Esther Ohn Kim O.d. NPPES

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

ESTHER OHN KIM O.D. (NPI 1780709329) is an individual optometrist in San Jose, California, licensed in California (12518TPA) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780709329
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameESTHER OHN KIMCredential: O.D.
Location Address214 JACKSON STSan Jose, CA 95112-3201
Mailing Address214 Jackson StSan Jose, CA 95112-3201 · (408) 293-3730 · Fax (408) 293-2131
Phone(408) 293-3730
Fax(408) 293-2131
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 2017
✔ NPI 1780709329 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 12518TPA
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
214 JACKSON ST, San Jose, CA 95112
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Esther Sung-hee Ohn O.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINV08383CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Esther Ohn Kim O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Esther Kim reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fifth Optometric Care Of California
Same address
Optometrist
214 JACKSON ST
San Jose, CA 95112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215627914 (408) 293-3730
Dr. Gary Gold & Associates Optometry
7.7 mi
Optometrist
130 S SUNNYVALE AVE
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598936585 (408) 736-3802

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95112 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
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SHINMORI OPTOMETRY, INC.
Optometrist
214 JACKSON ST
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
Santa Clara County (408) 293-3730
DR. KRISTEN YING ODA OD
Optometrist
214 JACKSON ST
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
Santa Clara County (408) 293-3730
FIFTH OPTOMETRIC CARE OF CALIFORNIA
Optometrist
214 JACKSON ST
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
Santa Clara County (408) 293-3730
HOA TAT OD
Optometrist
214 JACKSON ST
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
Santa Clara County (408) 293-3730
DR. TINA CHAVEZ SHINMORI O.D.
Optometrist
214 JACKSON ST
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
Santa Clara County (408) 293-3730
TERA NAKANO OD
Optometrist
214 JACKSON ST
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
Santa Clara County (408) 293-3730
FIFTH OPTOMETRIC CARE OF CALIFORNIA
Optometrist
214 JACKSON ST
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
Santa Clara County (408) 293-3730

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 Esther Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Kim is 1780709329. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2007. The provider is also known as Esther Sung-Hee Ohn O.D..

Where is Esther Kim located?

Esther Kim practices at 214 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112. The listed phone number is (408) 293-3730.

What is Esther Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Esther Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Kim is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Esther Kim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Esther Kim reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Fifth Optometric Care Of California (San Jose, CA) and Dr. Gary Gold & Associates Optometry (Sunnyvale, CA). 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 Esther Kim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Esther Kim accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Esther 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Esther Kim was last updated on April 17, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.