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Dr. Luke Kim, MD

Dr. Luke Kim, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiologist

NEW YORK, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Interventional Cardiologist in NEW YORK, NY?

    Dr. Luke Kim, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, 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 (917) 300-0553.
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    Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kim board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Luke Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2010, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011

    What languages does Dr. Kim speak?

    Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Korean

    What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Kim typically treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Kim typically perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
    • IABP Placement
    • Percutaneous Balloon Pump
    • Heart Assist Device Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • EVAR
    • Aortic Stent Placement
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
    • Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
    • Heart artery shockwave therapy
    • Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
    • Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
    • Coronary artery calcification treatment
    • Coronary lithotripsy
    • Heart artery calcification treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in NEW YORK, NY?

    Dr. Kim in NEW YORK, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    NewYork-Presbyterian

    525 E 68TH ST

    STARR 4

    NEW YORK, NY 100654870

    (917) 300-0553

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    What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?A 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 1801053632.

    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. Luke Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is an Interventional Cardiologist near NEW YORK, NY.

    What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

    A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.

    Is Dr. Luke Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center 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 Interventional Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Interventional Cardiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Luke Kim accepting new patients in NEW YORK, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Luke Kim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luke Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Luke Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (917) 300-0553 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Kim's office is located in NEW YORK, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Luke Kim have?

    Dr. Luke Kim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.