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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Glaucoma Specialist in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Deborah Kim, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, 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 (661) 729-7100.
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 Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As a Glaucoma 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:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
What procedures does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 729-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Kim in Lancaster, 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
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
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 1376770925.
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. Deborah Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Glaucoma Specialist near Lancaster, CA.
What does a Glaucoma Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma and related disorders focuses on managing conditions associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty encompasses both medical and surgical interventions to effectively treat these conditions.
Is this Dr. Deborah Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City 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
When to see a Glaucoma Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Deborah Kim accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deborah Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (661) 729-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deborah Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (661) 729-7100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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