Dr. Paul Kim, MD
200 W Arbor DR, San Diego, CA 92103 • +1-335-555-4973
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1417104837 • CBSA Regional • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Operating out of San Diego, CA (200 W Arbor DR), Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology clinician Dr. Paul Kim, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1995) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th San Diego percentile) (0th CA percentile; Z-score -1.13σ across 631 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 33 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Kim (averaging 2.3 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up) represents 45% of tracked volume (284 encounters), paired with 99213 (164x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-335-555-4973, Dr. Kim's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.92/5 composite reality score over 3 submissions).
Spanning 31 years of clinical practice following 1995 graduation from medical training, Dr. Paul Kim integrates 33 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for San Diego metro patients.
Compared against San Diego, CA Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology peers
631 annual services across 269 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 284 | 12th | $210 – $287 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 164 | 12th | $160 – $220 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 82 | 12th | $77 – $105 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 63 | 12th | $246 – $337 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 38 | 12th | $292 – $400 |
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Dr. Paul Kim, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1417104837 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92103) |
| Dr. Kim San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (631 CMS svcs; Z -1.127σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Diego, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.67/5 Listening • 4.44/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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