Edward Thomas Kim, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Edward Thomas Kim is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Newport Beach, CA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)

(949) 785-6300Newport Beach, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Edward Thomas Kim, M.D. has been part of the Newport Beach medical community since 2008 in group practice. Trained at R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School (class of 2007), he has been practicing for over 19 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data).

1 of 849 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Newport Beach19+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Recent · 62dNPPES updated 2026-03-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

400 Newport Center Dr Ste 704, Newport Beach, CA 92660-8603

Fax: (877) 682-2155
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

769

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

937

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,694

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.88M

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 Atrial Fibrillation.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Atrial Fibrillation
51%

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

Arthritis
45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
39%

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

Diabetes
38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
35%

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

Heart Failure
34%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.9k received from industry

67 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 Edward Thomas 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 · 2007

    R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School

  2. Board certified · Mar 22, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Education & Training

R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School (Class of 2007)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191308

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Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Edward Thomas Kim

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Edward Thomas Kim for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Newport Beach 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 Edward Thomas Kim

NPI records show Dr. Kim as active with telehealth listed in Newport Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 785-6300.

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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