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Who is Dr. Kim, Cardiologist in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Back Kim, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, 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 (212) 226-8000.
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kim treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Painful Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Symptomatic Varicose Veins
- Aching Leg Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
Also known as:
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Other Types of Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
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- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E668: Other obesity
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Other PVD
- Other Peripheral Artery Disease
- Other PAD
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Low BP
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I9589: Other hypotension
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Which procedures does Dr. Kim perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Back Kim may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kim's office.
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 226-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Kim in Flushing, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
Elderplan
Medicare
Other TPA
Villagecare
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 132 reviews
Office Experience
97% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
65% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Back Kim an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kim has been rated and reviewed by 132 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kim, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat 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 1699833327.
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. Back Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Cardiologist near Flushing, NY. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Back 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
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Is Back Kim accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?
Yes, Dr. Back Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Back Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (212) 226-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Back Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (212) 226-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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