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Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD

(Dr. Dooho Brian Kim, MD)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Albany Medical College

1111 Professional Boulevard
Dalton, GA 30720

(706) 226-2020

Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD is an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD is affiliated with Vitruvian Health.

Office Locations

Vitruvian Health

1111 Professional Boulevard
Dalton, GA 30720

(706) 226-2020

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

corneal epithelial debridement

keratectomy

By Affordability:

corneal surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD performed more corneal epithelial debridement, and keratectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for corneal surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Affordability:

corneal topography

In 2023, Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD had a list price for corneal topography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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:

eye procedures

laser surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

intermediate eye exam

lacrimal surgery

lacrimal procedures

punctal occlusion

punctal plug insertion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD performed more eye procedures, laser surgery, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, intermediate eye exam, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, and punctal plug insertion 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. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	35
doctor visit	485
eye procedures	2685
injections	78
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
laser treatment	35
photocoagulation	12
plastic surgery procedures	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	77
doctor visit	502
eye procedures	2806
injections	96
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	35
laser treatment	77
plastic surgery procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	533
Female	780

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1174
Black	43
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	578
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	107
Less than 65	230

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	94
doctor visit	542
eye procedures	3083
injections	192
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	48
laser treatment	94
photocoagulation	13
plastic surgery procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	766

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1153
Black	44
Hispanic	84
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	598
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	112
Less than 65	206

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	114
doctor visit	516
excision	19
eye procedures	3762
injections	237
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	85
laser treatment	133
photocoagulation	12
plastic surgery procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	1272
Female	1768

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2708
Black	102
Hispanic	174
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1384
From 75 to 84	956
85 and over	310
Less than 65	390

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	112
doctor visit	423
eye procedures	4914
injections	345
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	56
laser treatment	112
plastic surgery procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	719
Female	1030

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1558
Black	53
Hispanic	99
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	803
From 75 to 84	548
85 and over	180
Less than 65	218

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	106
doctor visit	353
eye procedures	4927
injections	361
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	43
laser treatment	106
plastic surgery procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	682
Female	1010

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1483
Black	61
Hispanic	106
Asian	25
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	780
From 75 to 84	549
85 and over	168
Less than 65	195

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	141
doctor visit	409
eye procedures	4998
injections	444
lab tests	76
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	67
laser treatment	180
plastic surgery procedures	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	602
Female	885

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1321
Black	35
Hispanic	98
Asian	17
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	668
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	147
Less than 65	170

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	138
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
doctor visit	487
excision	13
eye procedures	4581
injections	318
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	77
laser treatment	166
plastic surgery procedures	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	575
Female	841

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1260
Black	26
Hispanic	81
Asian	30
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	643
From 75 to 84	490
85 and over	152
Less than 65	131

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	134
doctor visit	494
eye procedures	4122
injections	357
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	60
laser treatment	134
plastic surgery procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	561
Female	788

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1203
Black	28
Hispanic	77
Asian	20
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	596
From 75 to 84	479
85 and over	159
Less than 65	115

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	109
doctor visit	983
eye procedures	3194
injections	334
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	57
laser treatment	109
plastic surgery procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	510
Female	812

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1184
Black	34
Hispanic	60
Asian	21
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	528
85 and over	164
Less than 65	96

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	114
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
doctor visit	1160
eye procedures	2900
injections	291
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	50
laser treatment	114
plastic surgery procedures	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	529
Female	809

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1189
Black	37
Hispanic	61
Asian	20
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	566
From 75 to 84	535
85 and over	161
Less than 65	76

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Dalton, GA were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	106
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
doctor visit	577
excision	16
eye procedures	3815
injections	277
lab tests	76
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	55
laser treatment	114
photocoagulation	12
plastic surgery procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	593
Female	862

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	42
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	1293
Hispanic	83
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	488
85 and over	150
Less than 65	166
65 to 74	650

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	7
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD graduated from Albany Medical College. He completed residency at Ochsner Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Residency: Ochsner Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Vitruvian Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Katena Products, Inc.	$6,250 $6,250
Alcon Vision LLC	$276 Centurion $115	CLAREON $43	Hydrus Microstent $21	PANOPTIX $19	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $17	Other $59
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$246 Tecnis IOL $246
ShockWave Medical, Inc	$175 SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $175
Allergan, Inc.	$135 DURYSTA $67	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $21	RESTASIS $20	ALPHAGAN P $14	VUITY $13
Other	$752 IOLMaster 700 $94	ALPHAGAN P $63	Rhopressa $62	Omidria $53	RESTASIS $53	Other $427

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$6,250
Food and Beverage	$1,583

Biography

Dr. D. Kim's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). He obtained his medical school training at Albany Medical College and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and performed his residency at Ochsner Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Vitruvian Health.

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

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

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. D. Brian Kim, MD From 2012 - 2022

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