Walter J Kim, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Mount Pleasant, WI

Walter J Kim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Aurora Medical Group, Inc. and his current practice location is 13250 Washington Ave, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (888) 720-2012.

Walter J Kim is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 69704) 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 1497011852.

Contact Information

Walter J Kim, MD
13250 Washington Ave,
Mount Pleasant, WI 53177-1516
(888) 720-2012
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter J Kim
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location13250 Washington Ave, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
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:
  • Walter J Kim attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497011852
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/10/2012
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527378637
  • Enrollment ID: I20180809000134

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter J Kim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497011852NPI-NPPES
100080577MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 69704 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Aurora Medical Center KenoshaKenosha, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aurora Medical Group, Inc.67097942583269

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. Walter J Kim allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAurora Medical Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427271378
PECOS PAC ID: 6709794258
Enrollment ID: O20031105000725

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. Walter J 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
Walter J Kim, MD
Po Box 735044,
Chicago, IL 60673-5044

Ph: (800) 326-2250
Walter J Kim, MD
13250 Washington Ave,
Mount Pleasant, WI 53177-1516

Ph: (888) 720-2012

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