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HEAWON KIM OD
NPI 1912517707
Optometrist in Boston, MA

Active since August 05, 2020
83 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116(508) 658-7444 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 8, 2023, Feb 7, 2021, Aug 12, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Heawon Kim Od NPPES

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

HEAWON KIM OD (NPI 1912517707) is an individual optometrist in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (OPT5643) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. She maintains a secondary practice location in La Jolla.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912517707
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameHEAWON KIMCredential: OD
Location Address83 NEWBURY STBoston, MA 02116-3284
Mailing Address83 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116-3284
Phone(508) 658-7444
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 8, 2023
✔ NPI 1912517707 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · OPT5643✔ Licensed in CA · 34584TLG
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.
83 NEWBURY ST, Boston, MA 02116
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19850 Genesee Ave Ste 310LA Jolla, CA 92037-1208 · Phone (800) 898-2020

Accepted Insurance

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

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. STACY COEN, LLC
Optometrist
83 NEWBURY ST
BOSTON, MA 02116
Suffolk County (617) 784-5002
DR. DARA BETH MARTIN O.D.
Optometrist
83 NEWBURY ST
BOSTON, MA 02116
Suffolk County (857) 268-0249
DR. STACY M. COEN O.D.
Optometrist
83 NEWBURY ST, 2ND FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02116
Suffolk County (508) 658-7448

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 Heawon Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heawon Kim is 1912517707. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2020.

Where is Heawon Kim located?

Heawon Kim practices at 83 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116. The listed phone number is (508) 658-7444.

What is Heawon Kim's specialty?

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

What insurance does Heawon Kim accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Heawon 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 Heawon Kim was last updated on November 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.