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Who is Dr. Kim, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Ocala, FL?
Dr. Sarah Kim, DO is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ocala, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kim completed her residency at San Bernardino County’s Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (352) 622-5183.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Central Valley Eye Medical Group
Residency: San Bernardino County’s Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Medical School: Occidental College | College Of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kim treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid
- H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
What procedures does Dr. Kim perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Eyelid Closure Surgery
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Eyelash Correction Surgery
- Multiple Eyelid Chalazion Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Tarsorrhaphy
- Canthorrhaphy
- Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Bump Removal
- Trichiasis Repair
- Ingrown Eyelash Surgery
- Eyelid Margin Incision
- Chalazion Excision
- Eyelid Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67880: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy;
- 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67805: Excision of chalazion; multiple, different lids
- 67830: Correction of trichiasis; incision of lid margin
- 67801: Excision of chalazion; multiple, same lid
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Tear Duct Opening Dilation
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
- Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
- Tear Duct Widening
- Punctal Dilation
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
- 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Eyelid Skin Biopsy
- Eyelid Biopsy
- Lid Margin Biopsy
- Eyelid Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin
Also known as:
- Eyelid Reconstruction with Flap
- Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Tarsoconjunctival Flap
- Eyelid Surgery
- Full thickness eyelid repair
- Tarsoconjunctival flap
- Eyelid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67971: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; up to two-thirds of eyelid, 1 stage or first stage
- 67975: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; second stage
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 622-5183 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Ocala, FL?
Dr. Kim in Ocala, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Dr. Sarah Kim's Primary Practice
4414 SW College Rd Unit 1462
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 622-5183
Dr. Sarah Kim's Practice 3
1950 Laurel Manor Dr Ste 250
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 622-5183
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
60% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Sarah Kim an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kim has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kim, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology
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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 1962836098.
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. Sarah Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Ocala, FL. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarah 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: Uf Health Spanish Plaines Hospital. 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 Sarah Kim accepting new patients in Ocala, FL?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (352) 622-5183 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Kim?
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