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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. David Kim, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center Program. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (310) 326-2828.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Seoul National University, College of Medicine,Seoul, Korea, South | Seoul National University College of Medicine
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 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain in upper belly
- Epigastric discomfort
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1010: Upper abdominal pain, unspecified
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Other Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
- Other gastritis types
- Various stomach inflammations
- Uncommon gastritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
- K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Rectal Bleeding
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Vomiting Blood
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Nausea and Vomiting
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- Hematemesis
- Bloody Vomit
- Upper GI Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
- K921: Melena
- K920: Hematemesis
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Bleeding Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Diverticular Bleeding
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis with Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Diverticula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5731: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
Also known as:
- Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Polyp
- Duodenal Polyp
- Stomach Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Non-Infectious Stomach and Colon Inflammation
- Digestive Disease
- Non-Infectious Colitis
- Non-Infectious Enteritis
- Digestive Tract Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5289: Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 326-2828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Kim in Torrance, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
International Longshore & Warehouse Union
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Dr. David Kim's Primary Practice
3440 Lomita Blvd Ste 446
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-2828
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 1700992534.
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. David Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Specialist near Torrance, CA. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is David Kim accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (310) 326-2828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (310) 326-2828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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