Clifford Kim, MD
Clifford Kim is an Ophthalmology specialist based in Boston, MA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Clifford Kim, MD has been part of the Boston medical community since 2017 in group practice. Trained at Harvard Medical School (class of 2017), he has been practicing for over 9 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 1759dNPPES updated 2021-07-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.2%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
287
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
76
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
164
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Harvard Medical School
Board certified · Jul 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Taxonomy: 207W00000X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 2017)
Virtual Ophthalmology Care With Clifford Kim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Clifford Kim for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boston 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 Clifford Kim
Dr. Kim is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 573-3431.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Clifford Kim
Practice Location
243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-3002
Mailing Address
243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-3002
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