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Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD

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(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

St. Louis University School of Medicine

58 East View Lane
Berlin, VT 05641

(802) 223-0822

Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD is a retina specialist in Burlington, VT specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and UVM Medical Group.

Office Locations

111 Colchester Avenue Ambulatory Care Center Wp5
Burlington, VT 05401

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350 Tilley Drive Suite 101
South Burlington, VT 05403

(802) 847-8484

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58 East View Lane
Berlin, VT 05641

(802) 223-0822

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

eye procedures

fundus photography

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Vermont, Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for eye procedures, and fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

eye injection

eye tests

injections

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

ophthalmic imaging

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Vermont, Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye injection, eye tests, injections, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	65
doctor visit	1441
eye procedures	3746
injections	1239
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	61
doctor visit	1584
eye procedures	3375
injections	1183
photocoagulation	42
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	597

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	933
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	224
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	53
doctor visit	1557
eye procedures	2998
injections	1027
photocoagulation	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	589

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	888
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	317
85 and over	228
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	1487
eye procedures	3099
injections	1075
photocoagulation	53
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	732
Female	1206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1834
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	728
From 75 to 84	606
85 and over	492
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	38
doctor visit	1479
eye procedures	3559
injections	1312
photocoagulation	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	627

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	960
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	331
85 and over	269
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	47
doctor visit	1237
eye procedures	4302
injections	1856
photocoagulation	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	684

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1044
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	363
85 and over	330
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	817
eye procedures	3308
injections	1359
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	475

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	708
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	214
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	855
eye procedures	3434
injections	1439
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	701
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	206
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	595
eye procedures	3157
injections	1738

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	779
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	238
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	609
eye procedures	3655
injections	1664
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	196
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	558
eye procedures	3558
injections	1607

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	177
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	455
eye procedures	3559
injections	1606

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	167
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT during 2024 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	523
eye procedures	3818
injections	1711

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	152
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Burlington, VT were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	39
doctor visit	1015
eye procedures	3505
injections	1447
photocoagulation	32
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	784
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	284
85 and over	222
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	276

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	9
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Cole Eye Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine

Residency: Cole Eye Institute

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

UVM Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Lifesource, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Delta Dental, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Anthem, CHAMPVA, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Lifesource

MagnaCare

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Delta Dental

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Anthem

CHAMPVA

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burlington, VT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$29 ILUVIEN $29

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$29

Research Payments

Dr. Brian Young Kim, MD has received 78 research payments totaling $422,207.

Biography

Dr. Brian Kim is an ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist in Burlington, VT, Berlin, VT, and South Burlington, VT. He is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. After completing medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Cleveland Clinic. Patients gave Dr. Kim an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kim accepts Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. He welcomes new patients at his office inBerlin, VT as reported by The University of Vermont Health Network.