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Dr. Joseph Kim, MD

Santa Ana, CA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Kim, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from University of Hawaii and completed his residency at Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (714) 835-3555.

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

    • Residency: Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi | University of Hawaii

    Is Dr. Kim board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kim speak?

    Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kim typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kim typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kim may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 835-3555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Kim in Santa Ana, 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

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Emergency Department

    1001 N Tustin Ave

    Santa Ana, CA 92705

    (714) 835-3555

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    Dr. Joseph Kim's Practice 2

    12601 Garden Grove Blvd

    Garden Grove, CA 92843

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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 1841224201.

    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. Joseph Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Santa Ana, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Orange County Global Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, South Coast Global Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Joseph Kim accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Joseph Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (714) 835-3555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (714) 835-3555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Kim have?

    Dr. Joseph Kim is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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