NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1467508663 M.D.
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Cleveland, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,528 in Interventional Pain Medicine 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
170
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Industry payments
$366.83
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Chong Kim, M.D. filed 170 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Cleveland, Ohio.
- 170
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Chong Kim, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
170 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Chong Kim, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Chong Kim, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
170 92% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio 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 Interventional Pain Medicine 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).
Chong Kim, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, Cleveland, OH, 44109, with a listed phone of (216) 778-7800. NPI 1467508663 was issued on 01/28/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 170 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.5%.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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 | 1467508663 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/28/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chong Kim, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
The Metrohealth System
Cleveland, OH
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Chong Kim, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$367
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Chong Kim, M.D.. To verify Chong Kim, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
170
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 197
- Total Day Supply
- 4,446
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 96 (56.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.49
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chong Kim, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
19 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
18 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code…
Acetaminophen-Codeine
15 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
15 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
12 claims
- Diazepam
Diazepam
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 18 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
| Diazepam | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Chong Kim, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider
Chong Kim, M.D.'s 170 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.
Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kim.
Dr. Sairam Atluri
MD
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. James Bressi
DO
Stow, OH
Dr. Ricardo Buenaventura
M.D.
Centerville, OH
Dr. Tim Chowdhury
MD
Dublin, OH
Dr. Charles Demirjian
MD
Centerville, OH
Compare Interventional Pain Medicine 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 Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chong Kim, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Chong Kim, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Cleveland, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Chong Kim, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chong Kim, M.D. wrote 170 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is Chong Kim, M.D. located? ▼
Chong Kim, M.D. is located at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, Cleveland, OH, 44109. Phone: (216) 778-7800.
What is Chong Kim, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Chong Kim, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467508663, issued on 01/28/2007.
Does Chong Kim, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Chong Kim, M.D. had 96 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.5%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chong Kim, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chong Kim, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chong Kim, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Chong Kim, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 170 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chong Kim, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Chong Kim, M.D.'s NPI is 1467508663 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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