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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gim, Internist in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Ellen Gim, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Gim completed her residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gim’s office at (714) 665-1797.
Where did Dr. Gim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh
Is Dr. Gim board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Gim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gim speak?
Dr. Gim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gim typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gim 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. Gim. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
- SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
- Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
- Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gim typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Gim may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Gim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gim accept my insurance?
Dr. Gim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 665-1797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gim accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Gim in Fountain Valley, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gim's office located?
Dr. Ellen Gim's Primary Practice
17360 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 665-1797
What is Dr. Gim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861596223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gim
What is Dr. Ellen Gim's specialty?
Dr. Gim is a Internist near Fountain Valley, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ellen Gim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gim is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ellen Gim accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Gim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ellen Gim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gim's office at (714) 665-1797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ellen Gim?
Please contact Dr. Gim's office at (714) 665-1797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ellen Gim have?
Dr. Ellen Gim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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