Hei-Jung C Kim, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Hei-Jung C Kim is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Rockville, MD with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 42 years in psychiatry & neurology, Hei-Jung C Kim, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Rockville. A University of Maryland School of Medicine graduate since 1984, she brings 42+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 251dNPPES updated 2025-09-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
44 Maryland Ave Apt 506, Rockville, MD 20850-2374
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202362.52/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-21.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.9%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.1 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
164
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
156
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,430
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $180k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$104 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Hei-Jung C 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 Maryland School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 14, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Hei-Jung C Kim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hei-Jung C Kim for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Rockville 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 Hei-Jung C Kim
Dr. Kim is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rockville, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 424-7700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hei-Jung C Kim
Practice Location
44 Maryland Ave Apt 506, Rockville, MD 20850-2374
Mailing Address
44 Maryland Ave Apt 506, Rockville, MD 20850-2374
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