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Dr. Richard Kim, MD

Covington, WA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Pulmonologist in Covington, WA?

    Dr. Richard Kim, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Covington, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, German, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (425) 251-5110.

    Is Dr. Kim board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kim speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kim treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, 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:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Eosinophilic Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Eosinophilic Disorder
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
    • High Eosinophil Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Eosinophil-Driven Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J8283: Eosinophilic asthma

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Other Non-Drug Allergy
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Unspecified allergy
    • Environmental allergy
    • Allergy to other substances
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9109: Other allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances
    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 251-5110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Covington, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other PACE

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Premera Blue Cross

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Richard Kim's Primary Practice

    16850 SE 272nd St

    Covington, WA 98042

    (425) 251-5110

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    Dr. Richard Kim's Practice 2

    4033 Talbot Rd S Ste 500

    Renton, WA 98055

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    Dr. Richard Kim's Practice 3

    400 S 43rd St

    Renton, WA 98055

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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 1679673669.

    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. Richard Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Pulmonologist near Covington, WA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Valley 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

    Where can I learn more about Pulmonologist?

    Explore Pulmonologist 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 Richard Kim accepting new patients in Covington, WA?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (425) 251-5110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (425) 251-5110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Kim have?

    Dr. Richard Kim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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