James T Kim, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
James T Kim is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Chula Vista, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see James T Kim, MD in person in Chula Vista or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 996dNPPES updated 2023-08-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
754 Medical Center Ct Ste 101, Chula Vista, CA 91911-6655
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202324.02/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-59.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
564
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
457
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,276
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $516k
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.
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 Diabetes.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$896 received from industry
31 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to James T Kim's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 30, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
17 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
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
1415 E 8th St Ste 3, National City, CA 91950-2663
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191307
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With James T Kim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James T Kim for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Chula Vista 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 James T Kim
Dr. Kim is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chula Vista, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 434-4288.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James T Kim
Practice Location
754 Medical Center Ct Ste 101, Chula Vista, CA 91911-6655
Mailing Address
1415 E 8th St Ste 3, National City, CA 91950-2663
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