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Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

11829 South Street Suite 202
Cerritos, CA 90703

(562) 402-4720

Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD is an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD is affiliated with Cerritos Eye Medical Center.

Office Locations

11829 South Street Suite 202
Cerritos, CA 90703

(562) 402-4720

(562) 402-9231

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

extraocular surgery

In 2023, Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD had a list price for extraocular surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

intermediate eye exam

punctal plug insertion

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD performed more eye procedures 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, laser eye surgery, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser 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. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	278
eye procedures	6881
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	72
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	124

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	180
eye procedures	6411
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	50
laser treatment	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	588
Female	1086

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	1336
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	694
From 75 to 84	746
85 and over	215
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	60
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	209
eye procedures	6249
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	93
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	553
Female	1060

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	88
Asian	1244
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	659
From 75 to 84	735
85 and over	197
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	58
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	190
eye procedures	6431
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	88
laser treatment	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1208
Female	2090

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	152
Asian	2592
Other	162
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1268
From 75 to 84	1500
85 and over	474
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	56
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	205
eye procedures	6511
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	99
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	612
Female	1058

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	1297
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	609
From 75 to 84	784
85 and over	251
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	54
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	187
eye procedures	5748
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	58
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	565
Female	997

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	1209
Other	102
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	572
From 75 to 84	715
85 and over	251
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	54
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	54
eye procedures	6078
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	82
laser treatment	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	580
Female	1002

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	70
Asian	1209
Other	92
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	522
From 75 to 84	751
85 and over	278
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	53
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
eye procedures	5755
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	35
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	926

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	1141
Other	83
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	455
From 75 to 84	717
85 and over	278
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
eye procedures	4645
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	807

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	976
Other	77
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	377
From 75 to 84	615
85 and over	250
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
eye procedures	4550
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	814

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	988
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	631
85 and over	255
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
eye procedures	4512
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	58
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	840

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	1003
Other	70
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	610
85 and over	281
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
eye procedures	4374
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	32
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	784

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	932
Other	65
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	601
85 and over	276
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	52
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cerritos, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	186
eye procedures	5678
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	64
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	530
Female	955

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1160
Non-Hispanic White	157
Hispanic	62
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	80

**Age**
75 to 84	700
85 and over	250
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	512

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	25
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	11

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tae Sun Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cerritos Eye Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$2,193 AcrySof IQ PanOptix $684	CLAREON $602	ReSTOR $366	Rocklatan $181	PANOPTIX $132	Other $228
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$1,268 ENVISTA $1,107	CRYSTALENS $36	$125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$579 XIIDRA $381	Travatan Z $74	AFINITOR $57	Durezol $26	Pazeo $23	Other $17
Allergan, Inc.	$513 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $484	LUMIGAN $29
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$486 Rocklatan $284	Rhopressa $202
Other	$3,333 XIIDRA $476	ReSTOR $461	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $349	VYZULTA $205	Kahook Dual Blade $191	Other $1,652

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,594
Travel and Lodging	$637
Education	$141

Biography

Dr. Tae Kim's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Before performing his residency at Tufts Medical Center, Dr. Kim attended Tufts University School of Medicine. He has received the distinction of Southern California Super Doctors 2008. Dr. Kim is conversant in Korean. He is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians.