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Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD

(Dr. Peter Seihwan Kim, MD)

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Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery

Brown University, Alpert Medical School (2003)

Professional interests include: wrist problems, hand problems

40 Allied Drive
Dedham, MA 02026

(617) 264-1100

Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD is a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Surgery.

Office Locations

Harvard Medical School, Surgery

40 Allied Drive
Dedham, MA 02026

(617) 264-1100

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71 Border Road Suite 300
Waltham, MA 02451

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Harvard Medical School, Surgery

800 West Cummings Park Suite 2250
Woburn, MA 01801

(781) 890-2133

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840 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

carpometacarpal interposition arthroplasty

In 2023, Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD performed more carpometacarpal (CMC) interposition arthroplasty procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 10%

By Volume:

injections

joint aspiration

In 2023, Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD performed more injections, and joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

trigger finger surgery

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD performed more trigger finger surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for decompression surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, and nerve surgery 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. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2012 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	223
injections	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2013 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	280
injections	31
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	16
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2014 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	302
injections	69
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	16
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	12
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2015 were injections, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), joint surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	346
excision	12
injections	94
joint surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
tendon surgery	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	40
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2016 were injections, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	350
injections	110
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve procedures	18
upper extremity surgery	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	33
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2017 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	588
excision	11
injections	215
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve procedures	46
open surgery	23
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of internal scar tissue	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
synovectomy	11
tendon surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	47
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	584
excision	16
injections	220
joint surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	27
nerve procedures	48
open surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of internal scar tissue	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
synovectomy	13
tendon surgery	64
upper extremity surgery	108

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	40
Hispanic	12
Asian	11
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	45
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	570
excision	15
injections	221
joint surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
tendon surgery	50
upper extremity surgery	63

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	38
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2020 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	409
injections	161
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
tendon surgery	47
upper extremity surgery	64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	30
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2021 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	589
fasciotomy	20
injections	226
minimally invasive procedures	46
nerve procedures	41
open surgery	15
tendon surgery	48
upper extremity surgery	109

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	38
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA during 2022 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	666
excision	23
fasciotomy	17
injections	251
joint surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	36
nerve procedures	45
open surgery	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
tendon surgery	63
upper extremity surgery	102

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	33
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Dedham, MA were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

aspiration	53
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	446
excision	15
fasciotomy	18
injections	147
joint surgery	20
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve procedures	30
open surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of internal scar tissue	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
synovectomy	12
tendon surgery	42
upper extremity surgery	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Female	230
Male	160

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	326
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	15

**Age**
85 and over	30
75 to 84	105
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	210

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2003. He completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School (2003)

Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New England Baptist Hospital

Harvard Medical School, Surgery

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$76,086 ARTHREX $109	$75,976
Kairos Surgical Inc	$3,016 $3,016
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$275 ADVAIR $120	ANORO $110	VENTOLIN $25	ANORO ELLIPTA $20
TriMed, Inc.	$188 $188
Biomet Trauma, LLC	$123 Trauma $123
Other	$640 PuraPly $114	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $99	InFrame Implant $87	Alps Hand $71	Alps Prox Tib Plates $52	Other $217

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$54,071
Travel and Lodging	$11,541
Consulting Fee	$7,866
Education	$4,348
Food and Beverage	$2,384
Other	$118

Biography

Dr. Peter Kim is a plastic surgery and hand surgery specialist. He is a graduate of Brown University, Alpert Medical School and a graduate of McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University's residency program. He is especially interested in hand problems, wrist problems, and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Kim is professionally affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital.