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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1043552508 MD
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Otolaryngology Physician in Torrance, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 613 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
>99%
generic claims · <1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
David Kim, MD filed 2,314 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in Torrance, California, prescribing >99% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- >99%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
David Kim, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,314 Top 14% higher than 86% 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)
David Kim, MD 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 David Kim, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,314 355% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among California 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 Otolaryngology 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).
David Kim, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 23550 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 125, Torrance, CA, 90505, with a listed phone of (310) 891-6733. NPI 1043552508 was issued on 03/22/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,314 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 613 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split <1% brand-name and >99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 | 1043552508 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/22/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where David Kim, MD 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.
Torrance Health Association Inc
Torrance, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to David Kim, MD. To verify David Kim, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
David Kim, MD - brand share 1.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
<1% brand-name claims vs >99% generic, on 2,314 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,314
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
613
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,933
- Total Day Supply
- 112,134
- Brand vs Generic
- <1% brand / >99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $49K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (0.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 72
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.12
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 288, 75-84: 219, 85+: 85
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Kim, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
617 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
404 claims
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
366 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
279 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 143
Ipratropium Bromide
143 claims
- Omeprazole 117
Omeprazole
117 claims
- Ofloxacin 41
Ofloxacin
41 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 39
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 617 |
| Famotidine | 404 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 366 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 279 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 143 |
| Omeprazole | 117 |
| Ofloxacin | 41 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 39 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 39 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 35 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How David Kim, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
David Kim, MD's 2,314 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kim.
Dr. Arman Abdalkhani
MD
Palo Alto, CA
Ahmed Abdelmeguid
Palo Alto, CA
Dr. Rami Abdou
M.D.
Santa Rosa, CA
Eric Abello
Orange, CA
Dr. Mohamed Aboueisha
MD
Los Angeles, CA
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Kim, MD's specialty? ▼
David Kim, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Torrance, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Kim, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Kim, MD wrote 2,314 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 613 beneficiaries.
Where is David Kim, MD located? ▼
David Kim, MD is located at 23550 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 125, Torrance, CA, 90505. Phone: (310) 891-6733.
What is David Kim, MD's NPI number? ▼
David Kim, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043552508, issued on 03/22/2013.
Does David Kim, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Kim, MD's prescribing is <1% brand-name and >99% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does David Kim, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Kim, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Kim, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Kim, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Famotidine, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Kim, MD accept Medicare? ▼
David Kim, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,314 Part D claims and 613 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Kim, MD's credentials? ▼
David Kim, MD's NPI is 1043552508 with credentials MD. 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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