Dr George Gi-min Kim, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Tryon, NC

Dr George Gi-min Kim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Tryon, North Carolina. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 2536 Lynn Rd, Suite B, Tryon, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 859-7659.

Dr George Gi-min Kim is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9700614) 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 1508906132.

Contact Information

Dr George Gi-min Kim, MD
2536 Lynn Rd, Suite B,
Tryon, NC 28782-7875
(828) 859-7659
(828) 859-2470

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George Gi-min Kim
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience30 Years
Location2536 Lynn Rd, Tryon, North Carolina
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 George Gi-min Kim attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508906132
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062479025
  • Enrollment ID: I20041215000178

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Gi-min Kim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508906132NPI-NPPES
891061YMedicaidNC
P00243621OtherNCRAILROAD MEDICARE
1061YOtherNCBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
N0061DMedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 9700614 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Lukes HospitalColumbus, NCHospital
Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NCHospital
Willowbrooke Court Sc Ctr At Tryon EstatesColumbus, NCNursing home

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 George Gi-min Kim allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt. Luke's Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306035829
PECOS PAC ID: 1254324585
Enrollment ID: O20040405000456
Entity NameAdvent Internal Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770619439
PECOS PAC ID: 6608833660
Enrollment ID: O20041213000055

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 George Gi-min 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 George Gi-min Kim, MD
Po Box 219,
Lynn, NC 28750-0219

Ph: (828) 859-7659
Dr George Gi-min Kim, MD
2536 Lynn Rd, Suite B,
Tryon, NC 28782-7875

Ph: (828) 859-7659

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Tryon, NC


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