Dennis Yoochun Kim, M.D.

Specialist

(951) 894-4665Murrieta, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 29 years in specialist, Dennis Yoochun Kim, M.D. is a long-established specialist in Murrieta. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 264 Specialist providers in CASee all Specialist in Murrieta29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6876dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

39755 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Suite E-130, Murrieta, CA 92563-9101

Fax: (951) 894-4667
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

7.09%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)

7.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.7%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

808

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

959

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

13,347

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.21M

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
22%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%
Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.0k received from industry

43 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Dennis Yoochun Kim's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    Loma Linda University School of Medicine

  2. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

P.O. Box 89278, Temecula, CA 92589-2788

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194089

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Virtual Specialist Care With Dennis Yoochun Kim

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Dennis Yoochun Kim for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Murrieta 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 Dennis Yoochun Kim

NPI records show Dr. Kim as active with telehealth listed in Murrieta, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (951) 894-4665.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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