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DR. WALTER S KIM O.D.
NPI 1821098096
Optometrist in Los Angeles, CA

Active since July 28, 2005PECOS Enrolled
237 N WESTERN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004(323) 469-1929(323) 469-1920 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Walter S Kim O.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER S KIM O.D. (NPI 1821098096) is an individual optometrist in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (OPT-6975T) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821098096
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER S KIMCredential: O.D.
Location Address237 N WESTERN AVELos Angeles, CA 90004-4107
Mailing Address237 N Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90004-4107 · (323) 469-1929 · Fax (323) 469-1920
Phone(323) 469-1929
Fax(323) 469-1920
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 2008
✔ NPI 1821098096 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 · OPT-6975T
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.
237 N WESTERN AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90004
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINOP6975CA
Medicare UPINT-70163
MedicaidSD0069750CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Walter S 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90004 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 3

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

DR. RONALD PAUL KLEINMAN OD
Optometrist
237 N WESTERN AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Los Angeles County (323) 469-1929
DR. TANYA CHALJIAN OD
Optometrist
237 N WESTERN AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Los Angeles County (323) 469-1929
WESTERN OPTOMETRIC CENTER INC
Optometrist
237 N WESTERN AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Los Angeles County (323) 469-1929

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 Walter Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Kim is 1821098096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2005.

Where is Walter Kim located?

Walter Kim practices at 237 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004. The listed phone number is (323) 469-1929.

What is Walter Kim's specialty?

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

Is Walter Kim enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Walter Kim accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 5 other insurers list Walter 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 Walter Kim was last updated on September 18, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.