Dr. Jim Kim, MD
2203 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 • +1-593-555-6617
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Bakersfield Percentiles
NPI #1992762769 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Jim Kim (MD, NPI 1992762769) at 2203 17th St in Bakersfield with 158,918 annual clinical services (756 beneficiaries), corresponding to a +1.21σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (75th Bakersfield percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kim is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 2464 annual services, $52–$71 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 1125/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 803/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Jim Kim in Bakersfield (93301) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 2203 17th St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.77/5 from 14 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Jim Kim in ZIP 93301 note 32 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1994) alongside 210.2 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Bakersfield, CA Rheumatology peers
158,918 annual services across 756 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 2,464 | 75th | $52 – $71 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 1,125 | 70th | $41 – $56 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 803 | 74th | $71 – $97 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 536 | 71th | $54 – $74 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 428 | 73th | $71 – $97 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (39 HCPCS billing breadth) | 153,562 | 75th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Jim Kim, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1992762769 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93301) |
| Dr. Kim Bakersfield CMS Volume Rank | 75.00th Pct (158,918 CMS svcs; Z +1.206σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Bakersfield, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.94/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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