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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Paul Kim, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (619) 265-7912.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
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 Dr. Kim treat?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, 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:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Other Spinal Disc Disorder in Lower Back
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Disc Problems
- Lower Back Disc Issues
- Spine Disc Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5186: Other intervertebral disc disorders, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Mid and Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Mid and Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Thoracolumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Thoracolumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M4805: Spinal stenosis, thoracolumbar region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck and Upper Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
- Herniated Disc in Neck/Upper Back with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck/Upper Back
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain in Neck/Upper Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region
- M5013: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
- M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
Also known as:
- Mid-Neck Disc Disorder
- Mid to Lower Back Disc Disorder with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Compression
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Mid-Cervical Disc Disease
- Slipped Disc in Mid-Neck
- Mid-Neck Disc Problems
- Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Mid-Lower Back
- Mid-Lower Back Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
- C6-C7 Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
- C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Spinal Cord Compression in Neck
- Neck Disc Disease with Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50120: Mid-cervical disc disorder, unspecified level
- M5115: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
- M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
- M5000: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Scoliosis
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thoracic Spine Disc Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Mid-Back Disc Issues
- Thoracic Disc Disease
- Spinal Disc Problems in Mid-Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5184: Other intervertebral disc disorders, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47892: Other spondylosis, cervical region
Which procedures does Dr. Kim perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Kim may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kim's office.
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 265-7912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kim in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Dr. Paul Kim's Primary Practice
6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 308
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 265-7912
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 1639336043.
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. Paul Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near San Diego, CA. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Paul Kim accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (619) 265-7912 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (619) 265-7912 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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