Daniel Sung-Joon Kim, M.D

Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Daniel Sung-Joon Kim is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 723-4000Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Daniel Sung-Joon Kim, M.D has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 26+ years, working in group practice. A Loma Linda University School of Medicine graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 20 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Palo Alto26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 754dNPPES updated 2024-04-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203

Fax: (619) 543-3183
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

76.5/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

116

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

53

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

477

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $17k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
49%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
42%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Loma Linda University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 29, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.

Taxonomy: 2084P0805X

Education & Training

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 200034

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Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With Daniel Sung-Joon Kim

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel Sung-Joon Kim for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Daniel Sung-Joon Kim

NPI records show Dr. Kim as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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