Stephen Kim, PHARMD, LAC
Stephen Kim, PHARMD, LAC is a provider specialising in Acupuncturist in Chicago, IL, registered under NPI 1003073354. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Chicago, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 4, 2026. Parking is available about 0.26 mi away. The nearest transit stop is 300 ft away, served by Lincoln & Bryn Mawr. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.38 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 114 ft ~1 min
Transit Lincoln & Washtenaw 183 ft ~1 min
Parking 148 ft ~1 min
Transit Lincoln & Washtenaw 227 ft ~1 min
Hotel O-Mi Motel 256 ft ~1 min
5611-5619 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago 60659
Transit Lincoln & Bryn Mawr 300 ft ~2 min
Convenience Marathon 348 ft ~2 min
5601 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago 60659
Gas station Marathon 402 ft ~2 min
5601 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago 60659
Convenience 7-Eleven 694 ft ~3 min
Restaurant Afghan Bamyan Kabob 840 ft ~4 min
5701 North California Avenue, Chicago 60659
Hotel Apache Motel 921 ft ~4 min
5535 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago 60625
Coffee Bel-Ami 1,024 ft ~4 min
Restaurant Dunkin' 993 ft ~4 min
Parking 0.26 mi ~6 min
5434-5458 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago 60625
Coffee Cafe Utjeha 0.38 mi ~8 min
Restaurant Subway 0.38 mi ~8 min
5357 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago 60625
Mo-Su 00:00-00:00
Hotel Summit Motel 0.43 mi ~9 min
5308-5310 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago 60625
Convenience BP Shop 0.45 mi ~9 min
2751 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago 60659
Gas station Arco 0.49 mi ~10 min
2758 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago 60659
Grocery Tony's Fresh Market 0.53 mi ~11 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 051296098 | IL | Pharmacist |
| 198000472 | IL | Acupuncturist primary |
This provider holds licence 051296098 issued in IL. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Acupuncturist covers
An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 171100000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183500000X | Pharmacist | 051296098 | IL | |
| 171100000X | Acupuncturist | 198000472 | IL | primary |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003073354 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | May 22, 2008 |
| Last updated | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | PHARMD, LAC |
| Practice address |
5643 N LINCOLN AVE Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 991-9552 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Sum = 46 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.