14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Retina Specialist in Des Plaines, IL?
Dr. Bryan Kim, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Des Plaines, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Kim completed his residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Second Year in Practice. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Univ Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, Ocular Oncology | Barnes Retina Institute LLC, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Residency: Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary | University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Kim board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bryan Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kim treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Kim diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kim. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
What procedures does Dr. Kim perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Kim performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kim. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Vitreous Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Iris or Ciliary Body Suture (Eye Surgery)
- Intraocular Lens Repositioning
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Vitreolysis
- laser eye surgery
- vitreous strand removal
- YAG laser vitreolysis
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Iris Repair Surgery
- Ciliary Body Suture
- McCannel Suture
- Eye Iris Fixation
- IOL repositioning
- Lens implant adjustment
- Eye lens surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 66682: Suture of iris, ciliary body (separate procedure) with retrieval of suture through small incision (eg, McCannel suture)
- 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
Also known as:
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
- IOL implant (secondary)
- Replacement eye lens surgery
- Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
- 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Choroid Lesion
- Choroidal Photocoagulation
- Eye Laser Therapy
- Choroidal Neovascularization Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67220: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation (eg, laser), 1 or more sessions
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Phacoemulsification
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
CPT Codes:
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Des Plaines, IL?
Dr. Kim in Des Plaines, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Humana
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Second Year in Practice
Fellow
What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326215039.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kim
What is Dr. Bryan Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Retina Specialist near Des Plaines, IL. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bryan Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Ascension Saint Alexius (Hoffman Estates, IL), Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Bryan Kim accepting new patients in Des Plaines, IL?
Yes, Dr. Bryan Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bryan Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bryan Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bryan Kim have?
Dr. Bryan Kim is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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