Janet M Kim, M.D
With over 32 years in specialist, Janet M Kim, M.D is a long-established specialist in La Jolla. A University of Michigan Medical School graduate since 1994, she brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
Older · 4104dNPPES updated 2015-02-09 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 420, La Jolla, CA 92037-1224
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
193
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
241
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,469
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.72M
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
50 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 Janet M Kim's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Michigan Medical School
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1994)
Virtual Specialist Care With Janet M Kim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Janet M Kim for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to La Jolla 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 Janet M Kim
Dr. Kim is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 457-3270.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 420, La Jolla, CA 92037-1224
Mailing Address
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 420, La Jolla, CA 92037-1224
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