Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Pulmonologist | Director, Pulmonary Vascular Medicine | Professor of Medicine | The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL | The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Is Dr. Kim board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Hyong 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
- Korean
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- PAH
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, 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:
- Portal hypertension
- High Blood Pressure
- Liver Disease
- High blood pressure in the portal vein
- Liver portal pressure
- Elevated portal venous pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K766: Portal hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hyong Kim 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. 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 (858) 657-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kim in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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 1598780066.
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. Hyong Kim's specialty?
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.