Dr. Stephen Kim, MD
100 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 345, Los Angeles, CA 90095 • +1-403-555-9416
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Angeles Percentiles
NPI #1215158829 • CBSA 31080 • Gastroenterology
Operating out of Los Angeles, CA (100 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 345), Gastroenterology clinician Dr. Stephen Kim, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2000) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (61.22th Los Angeles percentile) (36.09th CA percentile; Z-score -0.27σ across 1,010 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 68 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kim is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation — 374 annual services, $337–$461 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 45380 (Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy, 253/yr) and CPT 43239 (Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy, 212/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Stephen Kim in Los Angeles (90095) face an estimated $231.00 initial evaluation fee at 100 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 345 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.76/5 from 5 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Kim (MD, NPI #1215158829) includes accredited doctoral training (2000, 26 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Los Angeles, CA Gastroenterology peers
1,010 annual services across 520 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 374 | 61.22th | $337 – $461 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 253 | 60.22th | $811 – $1111 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 212 | 65.22th | $673 – $923 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 101 | 60.22th | $903 – $1237 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 71 | 57.22th | $474 – $650 |
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Dr. Stephen Kim, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1215158829 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90095) |
| Dr. Kim Los Angeles CMS Volume Rank | 61.22th Pct (1,010 CMS svcs; Z -0.269σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $231.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $231.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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