Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Surgical Oncologist in Detroit, MI?
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Arms, Legs)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Surgical Wound Repair (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
- 12035: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
Also known as:
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Mole Removal
- Tumor Removal from Skin
- Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Pedicle Skin Graft (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
- Tubed Pedicle Graft
- Skin Flap Surgery (Pedicle)
- Tissue Transfer (Pedicle)
CPT Codes:
- 15572: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; scalp, arms, or legs
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 923-2099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Kim in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
McLaren Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Michigan
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Kim affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kim has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?A 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 1356441646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kim