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Dr. Kijung Sung, MD

Harbor City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sung, Internist in Harbor City, CA?

    Dr. Kijung Sung, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Harbor City, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sung completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sung’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sung’s office at (310) 325-5111.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Ca Irvine Med Center

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca

    Is Dr. Sung board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Kijung Sung, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sung speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sung treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Sung 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. Sung. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    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:

    • Other Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Various Muscle Conditions
    • Uncommon Muscle Problems
    • Specific Muscle Ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    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:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Which procedures does Dr. Sung perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kijung Sung may include:

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

    Does Dr. Sung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 325-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sung accept in Harbor City, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sung's office located?

    Dr. Kijung Sung's Primary Practice

    25825 Vermont Ave

    Harbor City, CA 90710

    (310) 325-5111

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    Dr. Kijung Sung's Practice 2

    3900 E Pacific Coast Hwy

    Long Beach, CA 90804

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

    Dr. Sung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760541411.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sung?

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

    What is Dr. Kijung Sung's specialty?

    Dr. Sung is a Internist near Harbor City, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Sung to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kijung Sung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sung is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Kijung Sung accepting new patients in Harbor City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kijung Sung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kijung Sung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sung's office at (310) 325-5111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kijung Sung?

    Please contact Dr. Sung's office at (310) 325-5111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kijung Sung have?

    Dr. Kijung Sung is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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