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Dr. Grace Kim, MD

West Reading, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Reading, PA?

    Dr. Grace Kim, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in West Reading, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kim completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Infectious Diseases; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (203) 659-1599.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kim?

    Dr. Grace Kim, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kim empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Travel Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the West Reading/PA community, Dr. Kim is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Infectious Diseases; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Vincents Med Ctr

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity

    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 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.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis of a Limb
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Limb Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Limb Infection
    • Spreading Limb Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • C. diff Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Clostridioides difficile infection
    • Clostridium difficile colitis
    • C. difficile-associated diarrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Jaw Inflammation
    • Jaw Bone Infection
    • Jaw Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Skin Conditions
    • Skin Issues from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Inflammation
    • Kidney Disease
    • Interstitial Nephritis
    • Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Lyme Disease
    • Borreliosis
    • Tick-borne illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A6920: Lyme disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Which procedures does Dr. Kim perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 659-1599 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in West Reading, PA?

    Dr. Kim in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Grace Kim's Primary Practice

    301 S 7th Ave Ste 120

    West Reading, PA 19611

    (203) 659-1599

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    Dr. Grace Kim's Practice 2

    4699 Main St Ste 201

    Bridgeport, CT 06606

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    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 1720036700.

    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. Grace Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Infectious Disease Specialist near West Reading, PA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Grace Kim accepting new patients in West Reading, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Grace Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (203) 659-1599 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Grace Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (203) 659-1599 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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