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Dr. Brandon Kim

Santa Cruz, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Podiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Brandon Kim is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (831) 477-2325.

    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 a Podiatrist, 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:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Enthesopathy
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Joint Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis
    • Tendon Attachment Disorder
    • Ligament Inflammation
    • Enthesitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
    • M779: Enthesopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendinitis
    • Peroneal Tendinitis
    • Posterior Tibial Tendinitis
    • Tendinitis
    • Achilles Tendinopathy
    • Heel Cord Tendinitis
    • Ankle Tendinitis
    • Peroneal Tendonitis
    • Peroneal Tendinopathy
    • Foot Tendinitis
    • Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
    • PTT Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7661: Achilles tendinitis, right leg
    • M7671: Peroneal tendinitis, right leg
    • M7672: Peroneal tendinitis, left leg
    • M76822: Posterior tibial tendinitis, left leg

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    Also known as:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Plantar wart
    • Warts
    • Foot wart
    • Verruca plantaris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B070: Plantar wart

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19079: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Bunion
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M21619: Bunion of unspecified foot

    Also known as:

    • Broken Fifth Metatarsal Bone
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
    • Broken Bone in Foot
    • Metatarsal Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S92352A: Displaced fracture of fifth metatarsal bone, left foot, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Flat Feet
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Fallen arches
    • Pes planus
    • Pronated foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2141: Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Plantar Neuropathy
    • Foot Nerve Injury
    • Nerve Damage in Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5762: Lesion of plantar nerve, left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Corns and Calluses
    • Hard Skin
    • Foot Calluses
    • Thick Skin Patches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L84: Corns and callosities

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 477-2325 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Kim in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Brandon Kim's Primary Practice

    2907 Chanticleer Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (831) 477-2325

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    Dr. Brandon Kim's Practice 2

    700 Lawrence Expy

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

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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 1558821215.

    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. Brandon Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Podiatrist near Santa Cruz, CA. A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brandon Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Podiatrist?

    Explore Podiatrist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Brandon Kim accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brandon Kim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brandon Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (831) 477-2325 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brandon Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (831) 477-2325 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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