Bill Hoon Kim, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Bill Hoon Kim is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Soldotna, AK with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 42 years in internal medicine, Bill Hoon Kim, MD is a long-established gastroenterologist in Soldotna. He graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1984 and has 42+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.26/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 40% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 886dNPPES updated 2023-12-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
240 Hospital Pl Ste 103b, Soldotna, AK 99669-7559
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Alaska.
MIPS Score
202376.26/100
Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in AlaskaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better58.2%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-24.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
287
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
264
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
837
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $457k
Percentile rankings compared against 253 reporting peers in Alaska.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$226 received from industry
4 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 Bill Hoon Kim's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 19, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070006
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Bill Hoon Kim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bill Hoon Kim for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Soldotna 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 Bill Hoon Kim
Dr. Kim is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Soldotna, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 714-6120.
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 Bill Hoon Kim
Practice Location
240 Hospital Pl Ste 103b, Soldotna, AK 99669-7559
Mailing Address
240 Hospital Pl Ste 103b, Soldotna, AK 99669-7559
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