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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kim, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Gwang Kim, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Kim graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kettering Med Center. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (916) 973-5000.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kettering Med Center
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Gwang Kim may include:
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?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
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 1942373253.
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. Gwang Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Gwang Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kim is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gwang Kim accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gwang Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gwang Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (916) 973-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gwang Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (916) 973-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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