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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Internist in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Bang Sun Kim, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Irvine, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, 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 (949) 552-7002.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Catholic Med College, Seoul, Korea
Is Dr. Kim board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bang Sun Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal 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 an Internist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kim 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 552-7002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Kim in Irvine, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Clever Care Health Plan
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Dr. Bang Sun Kim's Primary Practice
2500 Alton Pkwy Ste 108
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 552-7002
What 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 1821142167.
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. Bang Sun Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Internist near Irvine, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Bang Sun Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Uci Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer 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 Bang Sun Kim accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bang Sun Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bang Sun Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (949) 552-7002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bang Sun Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (949) 552-7002 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bang Sun Kim have?
Dr. Bang Sun Kim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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