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Dr. Hae-Ok Kim, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Hae-Ok Kim, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed her residency at Brooklyn State Hosp. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (917) 300-0553.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kim?

    Dr. Hae-Ok Kim, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist 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 Balance Disorders, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY 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: Brooklyn State Hosp | New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

    • Medical School: Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    Is Dr. Kim board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Hae-Ok Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    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 an Otolaryngologist, 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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss in Right Ear
    • Other Types of Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss
    • Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
    • Middle Ear Hearing Loss
    • Outer Ear Hearing Loss
    • Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss
    • Mixed Deafness Right Ear
    • Combined Hearing Impairment Right Side
    • Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss Right Ear
    • Uncommon Hearing Loss
    • Atypical Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9011: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H90A32: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
    • H90A31: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H918X3: Other specified hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Eczema-like Outer Ear Inflammation
    • Perforated Eardrum
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Eczematoid Otitis Externa
    • Ear Eczema
    • Itchy Outer Ear Rash
    • Ruptured eardrum
    • Hole in eardrum
    • Tympanic membrane tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
    • H60543: Acute eczematoid otitis externa, bilateral
    • H7291: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Other Healthcare Facility Problems
    • Medical Service Issues
    • Healthcare System Challenges
    • Access to Care Barriers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z758: Other problems related to medical facilities and other health care

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cholesteatoma
    • Ear Infection
    • Skin cyst in ear
    • Pearl tumor
    • Benign ear growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cyst in Left Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Cholesteatoma Left Ear
    • Left Ear Growth
    • Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
    • Hole in Left Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear

    What procedures does Dr. Kim perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kim performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
    • Stapedectomy
    • Ear Canal Reconstruction
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction
    • Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
    • Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
    • Stapedotomy
    • Middle Ear Bone Surgery
    • Hearing Restoration Surgery
    • Meatoplasty
    • External Auditory Canal Repair
    • Ear Canal Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
    • 69310: Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury, infection) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Cochlear Implant Surgery
    • Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implant
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Cochlear Device Implantation
    • Hearing Implant Procedure
    • Inner Ear Implant
    • Osseointegrated hearing implant
    • BAHA implant
    • Skull hearing device

    CPT Codes:

    • 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
    • 69714: Implantation, osseointegrated implant, skull; with percutaneous attachment to external speech processor

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
    • Tympanomastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear Reconstruction
    • Canal Wall Tympanoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 69644: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
    • Mastoidectomy Debridement
    • Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
    • Mastoid Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
    • Repair of Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Repair
    • Drumhead Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy with Tubes
    • Tympanostomy with Ventilating Tube
    • Ear Drum Incision with Tube Placement
    • Grommet Insertion (Local Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69433: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local or topical anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Ear Drum Repair with Mastoid Bone Removal
    • Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear Reconstruction
    • Radical Mastoidectomy
    • Ear Drum and Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 69645: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, without ossicular chain reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Nerve Function Test
    • Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies
    • Electroneuronography (ENoG)
    • Facial Nerve Study
    • Facial Paralysis Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92516: Facial nerve function studies (eg, electroneuronography)

    Also known as:

    • Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
    • Skin fat fascia graft
    • Composite tissue graft
    • Autologous fat graft
    • Soft tissue graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Kim in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    NewYork-Presbyterian

    310 E 14th St

    New York, NY 10003

    (917) 300-0553

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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 1407808876.

    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. Hae-Ok Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Otolaryngologist near New York, NY. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Hae-Ok Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center 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

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    Is Hae-Ok Kim accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Hae-Ok Kim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hae-Ok Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hae-Ok Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hae-Ok Kim have?

    Dr. Hae-Ok Kim is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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