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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Won Kim is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, 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.
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kim treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Other types of hydrocephalus
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Craniopharyngeal Duct Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Pituitary Disorder
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
- Craniopharyngeal duct tumor of uncertain nature
- Craniopharyngeal duct lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate craniopharyngeal duct mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
- D444: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal duct
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary problems
- Hypophysis disorder
- Endocrine gland disorder
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
- Endocrine Gland Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E237: Disorder of pituitary gland, unspecified
- E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disorder
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Condition
- Brain Problem
- Unspecified Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kim in Los Angeles, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1508022997.
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. Won Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Neurosurgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Won Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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 Won Kim accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Won Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Won Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Won Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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