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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1053516609 MD
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in LOS ANGELES, California. 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
87.6775/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.7K
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
SANG KIM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.6775/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.6775/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 86
- 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.
SANG KIM, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure
88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)
SANG KIM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 SANG KIM, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
86 76% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.6775/100 4.577500000000001% pts
Specialty distribution in California
How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within California
Medicare quality performance — MIPS
SANG KIM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.6775/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 87.6775/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
SANG KIM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 444 S SAN VICENTE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90048, with a listed phone of (310) 248-7322. NPI 1053516609 was issued on 06/15/2007. 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 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.6775/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.8666, Cost 49.4287), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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 | 1053516609 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/15/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.6775
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.8666
Quality
49.4287
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where SANG 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.
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
LOS ANGELES, CA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 050625
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 SANG KIM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$4.7K
Largest payer
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
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 — 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 SANG KIM, MD. To verify SANG 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
86
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 90
- Total Day Supply
- 1,559
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 26 (30.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.95
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview
How SANG KIM, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.
1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider
SANG KIM, MD's 86 claims are below the specialty average of 362.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KIM.
Dr. GAURAV ABBI
MD
BURLINGAME, CA
Dr. JEAN-JACQUES ABITBOL
MD
SAN DIEGO, CA
Dr. ROBERT AHEARN
MD
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
Dr. TODD ALAMIN
MD
STANFORD, CA
Dr. GARY ALEGRE
MD
STOCKTON, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SANG KIM, MD's specialty? ▼
SANG KIM, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SANG KIM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, SANG KIM, MD wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
What is SANG KIM, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
SANG KIM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.6775/100 (Quality: 80.8666, Cost: 49.4287). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SANG KIM, MD located? ▼
SANG KIM, MD is located at 444 S SAN VICENTE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90048. Phone: (310) 248-7322.
What is SANG KIM, MD's NPI number? ▼
SANG KIM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053516609, issued on 06/15/2007.
Does SANG KIM, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, SANG KIM, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANG KIM, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANG KIM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANG KIM, MD accept Medicare? ▼
SANG KIM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANG KIM, MD's credentials? ▼
SANG KIM, MD's NPI is 1053516609 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
- 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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