Dr. Benjamin Kim

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 46+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Benjamin Kim, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Marks Hospital. Dr. Benjamin Kim also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Utah Cancer Institute, Llc. Dr. Benjamin Kim accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (801) 268-8223 to request Dr. Benjamin Kim the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1220 E 3900 S
4f
Salt Lake City, UT 84124-1383

Phone 1: (801) 268-8223

Fax: (801) 268-8248
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Benjamin Kim
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3173694783
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
  • Surgical Oncology

Experience

  • Over 46 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Benjamin Kim attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1978.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1487681102
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Benjamin Kim

  • English


Medical Licenses

  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Surgery / Surgical Oncology
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    Surgical Oncology
    A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Colon & Rectal Surgery
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Utah Cancer Institute, Llc


Practice Locations

1220 E 3900 S
4f
Salt Lake City, UT 84124-1383

Phone: (801) 268-8223
Fax: (801) 268-8248
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Benjamin Kim [NPI: 1487681102]General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery (Proctology), Surgical Oncology

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