Back Kyun Kim, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Back Kyun Kim is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Flushing, NY with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Back Kyun Kim, MD has practiced internal medicine for 44+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 44+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 3064dNPPES updated 2018-01-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
13668 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354-5510
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202323.46/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-60.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better71.8%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
196
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
1,040
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,665
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.66M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$196 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Back Kyun Kim's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Mailing address
13620 38th Ave Suite 8j, Flushing, NY 11354-4277
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Back Kyun Kim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Back Kyun Kim for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Flushing required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Back Kyun Kim
Dr. Kim is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Flushing, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 997-9000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Back Kyun Kim
Practice Location
13668 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354-5510
Mailing Address
13620 38th Ave Suite 8j, Flushing, NY 11354-4277
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