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Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1983)

1601 Highway 1 3 E Suite 211
Burnsville, MN 55337

(320) 763-8888

Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD is a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD is affiliated with SUNNY S KIM MD PA and RIVERVIEW HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION.

Office Locations

1601 Highway 1 3 E Suite 211
Burnsville, MN 55337

(320) 763-8888

(952) 405-9760

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6600 State Highway 29 S
Alexandria, MN 56308

(320) 200-7478

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sunny 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:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar spine CT scan

lumbar transpedicular decompression

By Affordability:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

lateral interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

minimally invasive spinal fusion

minimally invasive spine surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar spine (low-back) CT scan, and lumbar transpedicular decompression procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral interbody fusion, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), minimally invasive spinal fusion, and minimally invasive spine 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 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	254
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	93
X-rays	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	273
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	112
X-rays	29

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	21
Less than 65	68

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2014 were spinal procedures, CT scan, X-rays and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
CT scan	125
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	286
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	267
X-rays	45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	20
Less than 65	66

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2015 were spinal procedures, CT scan, X-rays and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

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

CT scan	89
doctor visit	279
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	41
spinal procedures	211
X-rays	56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	242

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	144

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2016 were spinal procedures, CT scan, X-rays and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
CT scan	195
doctor visit	460
injections	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	41
nerve block	32
pain management	32
spinal procedures	369
X-rays	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	182

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	20
Less than 65	88

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2017 were spinal procedures, CT scan, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and X-rays.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	51
CT scan	152
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	234
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	314
X-rays	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	69

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2018 were spinal procedures, CT scan, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	57
CT scan	121
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	161
minimally invasive procedures	57
nerve procedures	48
spinal procedures	313
X-rays	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	86

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2019 were spinal procedures, CT scan, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	42
CT scan	80
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	183
minimally invasive procedures	30
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	198
X-rays	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2020 were spinal procedures, CT scan, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
CT scan	31
decompression surgery	18
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	130
evoked potential test	15
minimally invasive procedures	27
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	108

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2021 were spinal procedures, CT scan, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
CT scan	50
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	163
minimally invasive procedures	30
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	146
X-rays	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN during 2022 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	43
CT scan	32
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	166
minimally invasive procedures	43
nerve procedures	41
spinal procedures	164

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Burnsville, MN were spinal procedures, CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and minimally invasive procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
CT scan	97
decompression surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	235
evoked potential test	15
injections	32
minimally invasive procedures	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	39
neck surgery	12
nerve block	32
nerve procedures	28
pain management	32
spinal procedures	208
X-rays	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	89
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	5
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	72

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

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	0
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1983. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1983)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

SUNNY S KIM MD PA

RIVERVIEW HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Aegis Spine, Inc.	$10,274 LnK $5,250	$5,024
K2M, Inc.	$1,906 General K2M Product Discussion $678	$1,228
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,593 Thoracolumbar $1,176	Integrated Operative Solutions $265	Biologics $79	Cervicothoracic $14	$58
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$597 Neuro-Chronic Pain $447	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $150
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$200 GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $200
Other	$936 Endurant $134	MAZOR X SYSTEM $107	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $84	Senza $81	PROCLAIM $58	Other $471

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,236
Consulting Fee	$5,250
Food and Beverage	$3,019

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Sunny S. Kim, MD.

Aegis Spine, Inc.	2021	$36,652.00	Physician Covered Recipient	There has been no update in stock valuation since 2020
Aegis Spine, Inc.	2020	$36,652.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Share value
Aegis Spine, Inc.	2015	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shareholder of 20,000 stock

Biography

Dr. Sunny Kim is a medical specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine.

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

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

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

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

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

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

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