Sang W Kim, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY
With over 30 years in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), Sang W Kim, MD is a long-established thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist in Royal Oak. A University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer. CMS MIPS quality score: 80.99/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2022dNPPES updated 2020-10-22 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3577 W Thirteen Mile Rd #301, Royal Oak, MI 48073
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202380.99/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better36.59%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+31.5 pts)
36.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
285
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
18
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
41
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Cancer.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — 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 (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — 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 (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$761 received from industry
6 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 Sang W Kim's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.77 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Board certified · Oct 21, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 1996)
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Sang W Kim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sang W Kim for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Royal Oak 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 Sang W Kim
Dr. Kim is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Royal Oak, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 551-0669.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3577 W Thirteen Mile Rd #301, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Mailing Address
3577 W Thirteen Mile Rd #301, Royal Oak, MI 48073
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