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JOSEPH KIM M.D.
NPI 1841224201
Emergency Medicine in Santa Ana, CA

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
94.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
1001 N TUSTIN AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, SANTA ANA, CA 92705(714) 953-3331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joseph Kim M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH KIM M.D. (NPI 1841224201) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Santa Ana, California, licensed in California (G075181) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841224201
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH KIMCredential: M.D.
Location Address1001 N TUSTIN AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTSanta Ana, CA 92705-3502
Mailing Address11527 NittaTustin, CA 92782-3350 · (714) 838-3508 · Fax (714) 838-3508
Phone(714) 953-3331
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 2014
✔ NPI 1841224201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G075181
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1001 N TUSTIN AVE, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINWG75181DCA
Medicare UPINF72201CA
Other00G751810CA · Medi-cal

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)

Joseph Kim M.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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Kim reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cep America - California
0.1 mi
Emergency Medicine
1001 N TUSTIN AVE
Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,204 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548667843 (714) 835-3555

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 4

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
50 services49 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
35 services35 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
31 services31 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92705 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

94.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.67
Improvement Activities40
Cost97.14

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.

DR. MAURICE YU M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1001 N TUSTIN AVE, RADIOLOGY DEPT
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Orange County (949) 583-9264
JI-GUANG JIN MD
Anesthesiology
1001 N TUSTIN AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Orange County (714) 953-3500
DR. YAE K SUH MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1001 N TUSTIN AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Orange County (714) 953-3381
TSUNG LING TSOU M.D.
Anesthesiology
1001 N TUSTIN AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Orange County (714) 953-3500
WESTERN PATHOLOGY MEDICAL ASSOC INC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1001 N TUSTIN AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Orange County (714) 953-3381
CATHERINE B CHUNG MD
Anesthesiology
1001 N TUSTIN AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Orange County (714) 953-3515
DR. ANDREA DUNKELMAN M.D.
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1001 N TUSTIN AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Orange County (310) 678-2429
TAN K LE M.D.
Anesthesiology
1001 N TUSTIN AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Orange County (714) 953-3515

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 Joseph Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Kim is 1841224201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Joseph Kim located?

Joseph Kim practices at 1001 N Tustin Ave Emergency Department, Santa Ana, CA 92705. The listed phone number is (714) 953-3331.

What is Joseph Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Kim enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Kim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Kim reassigns Medicare benefits to Cep America - California (Santa Ana, CA). The 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 Joseph Kim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Kim was last updated on December 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.