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Dr. Karen Michiko Kling, MD
NPI1982775144
- Publications
- 18
- Clinical trials
- 2
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $24
- Medical groups
- 2
- Practice address
- 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
- Practice phone
- Call (858) 576-1700
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Karen Michiko Kling is a pediatric surgery physician in San Diego, California
Dr. Kling practices at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California, part of Rady Children's Health.
Dr. Kling's NPI, 1982775144, was assigned on November 10, 2006. Dr. Kling graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1993. Dr. Kling holds California license A53583.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1982775144NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- November 10, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (858) 576-1700
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 59
- Medical school graduation
- 1993
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling practices at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California
Dr. Kling's primary practice is Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123 in San Diego County. The practice phone is (858) 576-1700.
- Rady Children's Hospital San Diego3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123 · San Diego CountyPhone(858) 576-1700
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Kling's primary practice is Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California, part of Rady Children's Health. The medical group on file is Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kling to 2 more group practices and clinics, 1 therapy and rehab clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego2 group practices and clinicsNames with a free account1 therapy and rehab clinicName with a free account1 medical groupName with a free account
See all 6 affiliations for Dr. KlingSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Karen Michiko Kling's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kling practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Rady Children's Hospital San Diego | Available with a free account |
| +3 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Karen Michiko Kling is one of 131 pediatric surgery physicians in California
Pediatric surgery is Dr. Kling's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2086S0120X. Dr. Kling is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Pediatric surgery, CaliforniaPrimary
Pediatric surgery physicians near Dr. Kling
Counts of pediatric surgery physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
131pediatric surgery physicians in California11pediatric surgery physicians in San Diego9pediatric surgery physicians at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling's patients have a median age of 13
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kling's median patient age at 13, with 46% women.
Dr. Kling's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 13
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women46%
- Men54%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling has 18 publications on record
Dmand AI links 18 papers to Dr. Kling, published from 2010 to 2022. 2019 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Abdominal Pain, Appendix and Laparoscopy. Dr. Kling has published most often in J Pediatr Surg. Dr. Kling's most frequent co-authors are Stephen William Bickler, MD, David Alexander Lazar, MD and James Martin Prieto, MD.
Papers18
Years published2010 to 2022
Dr. Kling's papers by year, 2010 to 2022
Topics Dr. Kling writes about most
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendix
- Laparoscopy
Dr. Kling's most frequent co-authors
- Stephen William Bickler, MD10 shared papers
- David Alexander Lazar, MD6 shared papers
- James Martin Prieto, MD6 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Kling
Pediatr Infect Dis J
CystsEchinococcosisEchinococcosis, Hepatic
J Pediatr Surg
GastrostomyLaparoscopyPolydioxanone
AbdomenHydrocephalusLaparoscopy
Pilonidal SinusVirtues
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling has worked on 2 clinical trials
Dmand AI links Dr. Kling to 2 clinical trials. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Esophageal Atresia, Hernia, Inguinal and Hernia, Abdominal.
Conditions in Dr. Kling's trials
- Esophageal Atresia
- Hernia, Inguinal
- Hernia, Abdominal
- Respiratory Tract Fistula
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Kling
- Obinna O. Adibe, MD1 shared trial
- Adam Craig Alder, MD1 shared trial
- Kenneth Scott Azarow, MD1 shared trial
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Kling
Transanastomotic Tube for Proximal Esophageal Atresia With Distal Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair (opens in a new tab)
Active, not recruiting
Esophageal AtresiaRespiratory Tract FistulaTransanastomotic Tube (5FR)
Hernia, InguinalHernia, Abdominal
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling received $24 in industry payments in 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Kling from 1 drug or device company in 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Medtronic, Inc. paid the most, $24.
Companies that paid Dr. Kling the most, 2025 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Dr. Kling graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1993.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Karen Michiko Kling's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Karen Michiko Kling's NPI number?
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling's NPI number is 1982775144. It was assigned on November 10, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Karen Michiko Kling?
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling is a pediatric surgery physician in San Diego, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 2086S0120X).
Where does Dr. Karen Michiko Kling practice?
Dr. Kling practices at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123. Dr. Kling's primary practice is Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California, part of Rady Children's Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kling to 2 group practices and clinics, 1 therapy and rehab clinic and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Karen Michiko Kling's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kling is (858) 576-1700.
What is Dr. Karen Michiko Kling's medical license number?
Dr. Kling holds California license A53583.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Michiko Kling affiliated with?
Dr. Kling practices at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California.
What medical group is Dr. Karen Michiko Kling part of?
Dr. Kling is linked to Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego. Dmand AI links Dr. Kling to 1 more medical group.
Where did Dr. Karen Michiko Kling go to medical school?
Dr. Kling graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1993.
Has Dr. Karen Michiko Kling received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $24 in general payments to Dr. Kling from 1 company from 2025 to 2025. The largest total came from Medtronic, Inc.
How long has Dr. Karen Michiko Kling been practicing?
Dr. Kling graduated from medical school in 1993, 33 years ago.
Does Dr. Karen Michiko Kling do research?
Dmand AI links 18 publications to Dr. Kling, published from 2010 to 2022. Dr. Kling has worked on 2 clinical trials.
Who does Dr. Karen Michiko Kling publish with?
Dr. Kling's most frequent co-authors are Stephen William Bickler, MD (10 shared papers), David Alexander Lazar, MD (6 shared papers) and James Martin Prieto, MD (6 shared papers).
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