Dr. Jihyun Im, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Geriatric Medicine Specialist

Olney, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Im, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Olney, MD?

Dr. Jihyun Im, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Olney, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Im is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Im’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Im’s office at (757) 875-2009.

What languages does Dr. Im speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Im typically treat?

As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Im 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. Im. 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:

Palliative Care
Comfort care
Supportive care
Symptom management care

ICD-10 Codes:

Z515: Encounter for palliative care

Also known as:

COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Coronavirus Disease 2019
SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Novel Coronavirus

ICD-10 Codes:

U071: COVID-19

Also known as:

Dementia
Dementia with Behavioral Changes
Cognitive decline
Memory loss
Brain disorder
Dementia with behavioral problems
Cognitive decline with behavior issues
Memory loss with personality changes

ICD-10 Codes:

F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Im typically perform?

As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jihyun Im may include:

Please contact Dr. Im's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Im accept my insurance?

Dr. Im accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 875-2009 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Im accept in Olney, MD?

Dr. Im in Olney, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Im's office located?

Dr. Jihyun Im's Primary Practice

18101 Prince Philip Dr

Olney, MD 20832

(757) 875-2009

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311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw

1145 19th St NW Ste 311

Washington, DC 20036

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Dr. Jihyun Im's Practice 3

25500 Point Lookout Rd

Leonardtown, MD 20650

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What hospitals are Dr. Im affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Im has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Medstar Montgomery Medical Center,Olney, MD

Ranked Weight Loss Surgery

Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DC

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Medstar Harbor Hospital,Baltimore, MD

Ranked C-section surgery

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital,Washington, DC

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

Dr. Im's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083927867.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Im?

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

What is Dr. Jihyun Im's specialty?

Dr. Im is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Olney, MD.

What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

Is Dr. Jihyun Im affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Im is affiliated with Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Harbor Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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