NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1891719860 M.D.
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Plastic Surgery Physician in Stamford, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,316 in Plastic Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
36
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Chang Soo Kim, M.D. filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery Physician in Stamford, Connecticut.
- 36
- Part D claims, 2023
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Chang Soo Kim, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
36 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Chang Soo Kim, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Chang Soo Kim, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Plastic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
36 57% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Plastic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Chang Soo Kim, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 999 SUMMER ST, Stamford, CT, 06905, with a listed phone of (203) 920-1444. NPI 1891719860 was issued on 07/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $216 in drug spend.
Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1891719860 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Plastic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/26/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
36
Total Claims
$216
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 36
- Total Day Supply
- 230
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $216
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.51
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0
Plastic Surgery Physician Overview
How Chang Soo Kim, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider
Chang Soo Kim, M.D.'s 36 claims are below the specialty average of 84.
Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kim.
Dr. Brian Allen
M.D.
Farmington, CT
Dr. Nayif Alnaif
M.B.B.S.
New Haven, CT
Dr. Michael Alperovich
MD
New Haven, CT
Dr. Keith Attkiss
M.D.
Greenwich, CT
Dr. Alan Babigian
MD
Farmington, CT
Compare Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Plastic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chang Soo Kim, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Chang Soo Kim, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in Stamford, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Chang Soo Kim, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chang Soo Kim, M.D. wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $216 in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is Chang Soo Kim, M.D. located? ▼
Chang Soo Kim, M.D. is located at 999 SUMMER ST, Stamford, CT, 06905. Phone: (203) 920-1444.
What is Chang Soo Kim, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Chang Soo Kim, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891719860, issued on 07/26/2006.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Chang Soo Kim, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Chang Soo Kim, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chang Soo Kim, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Chang Soo Kim, M.D.'s NPI is 1891719860 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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