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Dr. James Kim, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
,Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist
,Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist
,Neurologist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kim, Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. James Kim, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from Catholic Med College and completed his residency at St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (213) 386-2500.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Catholic Med College | Yonsei University College of Medicine | Hanyang University / College 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 Dr. Kim treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizures
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Tic Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- Tics
- Tourette Syndrome
- Involuntary Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- F959: Tic disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Kim perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Kim may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (213) 386-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kim in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health Plan
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Dr. James Kim's Primary Practice
520 S Virgil Ave Ste 307
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 386-2500
Ratings & Reviews
1.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
60% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. James Kim a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kim has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. 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 1033268941.
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. James Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Pediatric Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kim is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cha Hollywood Presbyterian 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 James Kim accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (213) 386-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (213) 386-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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