Dr James M Kim, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bellingham, WA

Dr James M Kim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bellingham, Washington. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Bellingham Bay Ophthalmology Pllc and his current practice location is 3125 Howe Pl Ste 101, Bellingham, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 647-7750.

Dr James M Kim is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00045399) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1144203043.

Contact Information

Dr James M Kim, MD
3125 Howe Pl Ste 101,
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-7750
(360) 647-4290

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James M Kim
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience24 Years
Location3125 Howe Pl Ste 101, Bellingham, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James M Kim attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144203043
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810979044
  • Enrollment ID: I20051011000715

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James M Kim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144203043NPI-NPPES
8435646MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD00045399 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bellingham Bay Ophthalmology Pllc78109956442

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James M Kim allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBellingham Bay Ophthalmology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588649008
PECOS PAC ID: 7810995644
Enrollment ID: O20061110000044

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James M Kim is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James M Kim, MD
3125 Howe Pl Ste 101,
Bellingham, WA 98226-5634

Ph: (360) 647-7750
Dr James M Kim, MD
3125 Howe Pl Ste 101,
Bellingham, WA 98226

Ph: (360) 647-7750

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