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Dr. Yung Yim, MD

Dr. Yung Yim, MD

Sacramento, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yim, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Yung Yim, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Yim graduated from Chung-Ang University, College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Yim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yim’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yim’s office at (916) 469-9337.

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

    • Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Texas Children's Hospital

    • Residency: Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Chung-Ang University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea | Chung-Ang University, College Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yim speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Yim treat?

    As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Yim 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. Yim. 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:

    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    • ALL Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Childhood Leukemia in Remission
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia
    • AML Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
    • C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell
    • Hb SC Disease
    • Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
    • D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis

    Also known as:

    • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Immune thrombocytopenia
    • ITP
    • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
    • C716: Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum

    Also known as:

    • Bone Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Primary Bone Cancer
    • Malignant Bone Tumor
    • Bone Sarcoma
    • Osteosarcoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adrenal Gland Cancer
    • Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ)
    • Adrenocortical Carcinoma
    • Adrenal Cancer
    • Malignant Adrenal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified adrenal gland

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Cancer
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Connective Tissue Cancer
    • Soft Tissue Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal Cancer
    • Kidney Tumor
    • Renal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Low Neutrophil Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Neutropenia
    • Low white blood cell count
    • Neutrophil deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D709: Neutropenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal cancer
    • Kidney carcinoma
    • Renal cell carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Aplastic Anemia
    • Bone Marrow Failure Anemia
    • Marrow Aplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D619: Aplastic anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alpha Thalassemia
    • Thalassemia
    • Alpha thalassemia
    • Alpha thalassemia X-linked intellectual disability syndrome
    • Alpha Thalassemia Trait
    • Hemoglobin H Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D560: Alpha thalassemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Yim perform as a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?

    As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yung Yim may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yim's office.

    Does Dr. Yim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 469-9337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yim accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Yim in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • Spectrum

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yim's office located?

    Dr. Yung Yim's Primary Practice

    5030 J St Ste 200

    Sacramento, CA 95819

    (916) 469-9337

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    What is Dr. Yim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Yim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083701007.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yim?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yim

    What is Dr. Yung Yim's specialty?

    Dr. Yim is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near Sacramento, CA. A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers. Contact Dr. Yim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yung Yim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yim is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?

    Explore Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist 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 Yung Yim accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Yung Yim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yung Yim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yim's office at (916) 469-9337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yung Yim?

    Please contact Dr. Yim's office at (916) 469-9337 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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