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Who is Dr. Im, Gynecologic Oncologist in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Samuel Im, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Im graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Im is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Im’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Im’s office at (562) 900-1012.
Where did Dr. Im go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
What languages does Dr. Im speak?
Dr. Im and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Im treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Im 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. Im. 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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
- Malignant Uterine Tumor
- Uterine Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Uterus
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
- C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified
Also known as:
- Umbilical Area Mass
- Generalized Abdominal and Pelvic Mass
- Lump Near Belly Button
- Swelling Around Navel
- Periumbilical Mass
- Widespread Abdominal Swelling
- Diffuse Pelvic Mass
- General Abdominal Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1905: Periumbilic swelling, mass or lump
- R1907: Generalized intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
- Cancer of the cervix
- Cervix carcinoma
- Malignant tumor of cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
- C531: Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Vulvar Cancer
- Cancer of the vulva
- Vulvar carcinoma
- External female genital cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C519: Malignant neoplasm of vulva, unspecified
Also known as:
- Personal History of Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Past uterine cancer
- Previous endometrial cancer
- History of womb tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8542: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other parts of uterus
What procedures does Dr. Im perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Im performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Im. 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:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Removal
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Radical Abdominal Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Radical Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Lymphadenectomy
- Radical Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy and Salpingectomy (Laparoscopic)
- Abdominal Uterus Removal
- Open Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Cervix Removal
- Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
- Radical Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Lymph Node Removal
- Open Hysterectomy with Lymphadenectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58548: Laparoscopy, surgical, with radical hysterectomy, with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), with removal of tube(s) and ovary(s), if performed
- 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58210: Radical abdominal hysterectomy, with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Extensive Vaginal Lesion Removal
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- Vaginal Lesion Destruction
- Laser Vaginal Surgery
- Electrosurgery for Vaginal Lesions
- Cryosurgery for Vaginal Growths
- D&C
- Uterine Scraping
- Uterine Dilation and Curettage
CPT Codes:
- 57065: Destruction of vaginal lesion(s); extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
- 58120: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
- Cold Knife Conization
- Laser Conization
CPT Codes:
- 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser
Also known as:
- Partial Vulva Removal
- Simple Partial Vulvectomy
- Vulvar Excision
- Outer Genital Area Removal
CPT Codes:
- 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial
Also known as:
- Ovary Repositioning Surgery
- Laparoscopic Uterine Fibroid Removal
- Ovarian Transposition
- Ovary Relocation
- Ovarian Suspension
- Minimally Invasive Myomectomy
- Laparoscopic Myomectomy
- Fibroid Excision (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 58825: Transposition, ovary(s)
- 58545: Laparoscopy, surgical, myomectomy, excision; 1 to 4 intramural myomas with total weight of 250 g or less and/or removal of surface myomas
Also known as:
- Extensive Vulvar Lesion Removal
- Vulvar Lesion Destruction
- Laser Surgery for Vulva
- Electrosurgery of Vulva
- Cryosurgery for Vulvar Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 56515: Destruction of lesion(s), vulva; extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
- Extensive Gynecological Cancer Surgery
- Ovarian Cancer Debulking Surgery
- Radical Hysterectomy with Lymphadenectomy
- Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy with Omentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58954: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking; with pelvic lymphadenectomy and limited para-aortic lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Large Abdominal Tumor or Cyst Removal
- Medium Abdominal Tumor or Cyst Removal
- Open Removal of Abdominal Tumors or Cysts (Small)
- Small Abdominal Tumor or Cyst Removal
- Intra-abdominal tumor excision
- Peritoneal tumor removal
- Mesenteric cyst removal
- Retroperitoneal tumor destruction
- Peritoneal Tumor Excision
- Mesenteric Cyst Removal
- Retroperitoneal Tumor Surgery
- Peritoneal tumor excision
- Peritoneal cyst removal
- Retroperitoneal tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49205: Excision or destruction, open, intra-abdominal tumors, cysts or endometriomas, 1 or more peritoneal, mesenteric, or retroperitoneal primary or secondary tumors; largest tumor greater than 10.0 cm diameter
- 49204: Excision or destruction, open, intra-abdominal tumors, cysts or endometriomas, 1 or more peritoneal, mesenteric, or retroperitoneal primary or secondary tumors; largest tumor 5.1-10.0 cm diameter
- 49188: Excision Or Destruction, Open, Intra-Abdominal (Ie, Peritoneal, Mesenteric, Retroperitoneal), Primary Or Secondary Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S), Sum Of The Maximum Length Of Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S); 10.1 To 20 Cm
- 49203: Excision or destruction, open, intra-abdominal tumors, cysts or endometriomas, 1 or more peritoneal, mesenteric, or retroperitoneal primary or secondary tumors; largest tumor 5 cm diameter or less
- 49186: Excision Or Destruction, Open, Intra-Abdominal (Ie, Peritoneal, Mesenteric, Retroperitoneal), Primary Or Secondary Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S), Sum Of The Maximum Length Of Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S); 5 Cm Or Less
Also known as:
- Omentum Removal
- Omentectomy
- Epiploectomy
- Resection of Omentum
CPT Codes:
- 49255: Omentectomy, epiploectomy, resection of omentum (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Abdominal Tumor or Cyst Removal
- Open Surgery to Remove Large Abdominal Tumor or Cyst
- Peritoneal Tumor Excision
- Mesenteric Cyst Removal
- Retroperitoneal Tumor Surgery
- Intra-abdominal Tumor Excision (Large)
- Retroperitoneal Cyst Removal
- Mesenteric Tumor Resection
- Large Abdominal Mass Excision
CPT Codes:
- 49187: Excision Or Destruction, Open, Intra-Abdominal (Ie, Peritoneal, Mesenteric, Retroperitoneal), Primary Or Secondary Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S), Sum Of The Maximum Length Of Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S); 5.1 To 10 Cm
- 49189: Excision Or Destruction, Open, Intra-Abdominal (Ie, Peritoneal, Mesenteric, Retroperitoneal), Primary Or Secondary Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S), Sum Of The Maximum Length Of Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S); 20.1 To 30 Cm
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Release
- Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
- Abdominal Adhesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic and Aortic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally invasive lymphadenectomy
- Laparoscopic lymph node biopsy
- Pelvic lymph node dissection
- Peri-aortic lymph node sampling
CPT Codes:
- 38572: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and peri-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Does Dr. Im accept my insurance?
Dr. Im accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 900-1012 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Im accept in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Im in Whittier, 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
Bright Health
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Im's office located?
Dr. Samuel Im's Primary Practice
12462 Putnam St Ste 303
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 900-1012
What is Dr. Im's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Im's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790839496.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Im?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Im
What is Dr. Samuel Im's specialty?
Dr. Im is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Whittier, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Im to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Im affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Im is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, UCI 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
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Is Samuel Im accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Im is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Im offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Im's office at (562) 900-1012 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Im?
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