2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1497917553 MD
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JUNUK KIM, MD

Surgery Physician in SHENANDOAH, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
244
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.4K
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JUNUK KIM, MD filed 244 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in SHENANDOAH, Texas, prescribing 92% generic.

244
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$2.4K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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JUNUK KIM, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

244 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JUNUK KIM, MD 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 JUNUK KIM, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2008

NPI 1497917553

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

244 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Surgery Physician share within Texas

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JUNUK KIM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 129 VISION PARK BLVD STE 212, SHENANDOAH, TX, 77384, with a listed phone of (832) 303-2922. NPI 1497917553 was issued on 06/30/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 244 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

129 VISION PARK BLVD STE 212
SHENANDOAH, TX 77384

Provider Details

NPI 1497917553
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2008

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 JUNUK KIM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

Applied Medical Resources Corporation

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JUNUK KIM, MD. To verify JUNUK KIM, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JUNUK KIM, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 244 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.

244
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
244
Total Day Supply
753
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
37 (15.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
97

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JUNUK KIM, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
34
Metronidazole
34
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
23
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
22
Ondansetron Hcl
17
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
13
Neomycin Sulfate
13
Gavilyte-G
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgery Physician Overview

How JUNUK KIM, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

JUNUK KIM, MD's 244 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KIM.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JUNUK KIM, MD's specialty?
JUNUK KIM, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in SHENANDOAH, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does JUNUK KIM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JUNUK KIM, MD wrote 244 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is JUNUK KIM, MD located?
JUNUK KIM, MD is located at 129 VISION PARK BLVD STE 212, SHENANDOAH, TX, 77384. Phone: (832) 303-2922.
What is JUNUK KIM, MD's NPI number?
JUNUK KIM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497917553, issued on 06/30/2008.
Does JUNUK KIM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JUNUK KIM, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does JUNUK KIM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JUNUK KIM, MD had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.2%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JUNUK KIM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JUNUK KIM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Metronidazole, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JUNUK KIM, MD accept Medicare?
JUNUK KIM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 244 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JUNUK KIM, MD's credentials?
JUNUK KIM, MD's NPI is 1497917553 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

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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