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Who is Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu’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. Kim-Wakamatsu’s office at (949) 764-5689.
What languages does Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu speak?
Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu 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-Wakamatsu. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled neck muscle
- Cervical strain
- Neck soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu's office.
Does Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 764-5689 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu accept in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu in Newport Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu's Primary Practice
1 Hoag Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 764-5689
What is Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457409476.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu
What is Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu's specialty?
Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newport Beach, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kim-Wakamatsu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baldwin Park Medical Center. 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 Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu's office at (949) 764-5689 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu?
Please contact Dr. Kim-Wakamatsu's office at (949) 764-5689 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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