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Caroline Kim, MD
Surgery Physician in Houston, TX · enumerated 2009.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1457595530
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Caroline Kim
Credential MD
Sex Female
Practice address 2222 Greenhouse Rd Ste 2000, Houston, TX, 77084
Phone (713) 932-1001
Fax (713) 932-0037
Enumeration date Apr 21, 2009
Last updated in NPPES Jul 1, 2026
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8GD854 | Other | TX | BCBS |
| 8FK026 | Other | TX | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
| 351674201 | Medicaid | TX | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What specialty is Caroline Kim?
Caroline Kim is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Surgery Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
Is this the official NPI registry?
No. NPI Portal is a private site built on public CMS NPPES data. The official registry is npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov, operated by CMS.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-07-01.