Tae Kim, MD
Tae Kim is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Highland Park, IL with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY)
Tae Kim, MD practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Highland Park, IL. He graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
757 Park Ave W Ste 2850, Highland Park, IL 60035-2558
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202374.98/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better22.78%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+17.7 pts)
22.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
115
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
61
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
180
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Arthritis.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
4 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 Tae Kim's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Rush Medical College
Board certified · Mar 23, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223, Evanston, IL 60201-1700
Differs from practice location
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Tae Kim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tae Kim for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Highland Park 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 Tae Kim
NPI records show Dr. Kim as active with telehealth listed in Highland Park, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 570-1700.
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 Tae Kim
Practice Location
757 Park Ave W Ste 2850, Highland Park, IL 60035-2558
Mailing Address
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223, Evanston, IL 60201-1700
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