DR. BENJAMIN KIM DNP
NPI 1841963956
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Gaithersburg, MD
NPI Status: Active since July 26, 2021
Contact Information
546 N FREDERICK AVE # 1490
GAITHERSBURG, MD
ZIP 20877
Phone: (301) 948-3250
- Individual
- Male
- Nurse Practitioner
- Family
About BENJAMIN KIM
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Kim, a provider established in Gaithersburg, Maryland with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1841963956 assigned on July 2021. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number R214964 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1841963956
- Provider Name
- DR. BENJAMIN KIM DNP
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 546 N FREDERICK AVE # 1490 GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
- Location Phone
- (301) 948-3250
- Mailing Address
- 546 N FREDERICK AVE # 1490 GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
- Mailing Phone
- (301) 948-3250
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-26-2021
- Last Update Date
- 07-29-2021
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Benjamin Kim is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Nurse Practitioner Family
- Taxonomy Code
- 363LF0000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- R214964
- License State
- MD
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Adm sarscov2 30mcg/0.3ml bst
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
This is an administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, specifically 30 micrograms in a 0.3 milliliter dosage. The vaccine helps your body build protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19.
This service was performed 25 times for 25 patientsAn immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 20 times for 20 patientsReviews for DR. BENJAMIN KIM DNP
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1841963956, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1841963956, enumerated as an "individual" on July 26, 2021.
The provider is located at 546 N FREDERICK AVE # 1490 GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877 and the phone number is (301) 948-3250.
Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X and a focus in Family.
