
22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Arthur Kim, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (617) 726-3906.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Infectious Diseases | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Kim board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Arthur Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Kim may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Kim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 726-3906 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Kim in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
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 1821089467.
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. Arthur Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Arthur Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Arthur Kim accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Arthur Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arthur Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (617) 726-3906 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arthur Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (617) 726-3906 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Arthur Kim have?
Dr. Arthur Kim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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