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Dr. Theresa Kim, MD

Dr. Theresa Kim, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Theresa Kim, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program and completed her residency at University California. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (206) 543-6806.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kim?

    Dr. Theresa Kim, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kim empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Kim is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program

    • Residency: University California

    • Medical School: UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program

    What languages does Dr. Kim speak?

    Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Kim treat?

    As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, 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:

    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
    • Long-term Ear Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
    • H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Sleep Disorder
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Uncommon Sleep Problems
    • Rare Sleep Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G478: Other sleep disorders

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Laryngomalacia at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Throat Disorder
    • Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
    • Soft Voice Box Cartilage
    • Congenital Laryngomalacia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated tonsil infection
    • Recurring tonsillitis
    • Chronic tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 543-6806 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Seattle, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Microsoft

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Theresa Kim's Primary Practice

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

    (206) 543-6806

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    Dr. Theresa Kim's Practice 2

    4800 Sand Point Way NE

    Seattle, WA 98105

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    Dr. Theresa Kim's Practice 3

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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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 1497883748.

    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. Theresa Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Seattle, WA. A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Otolaryngologist?

    Explore Pediatric Otolaryngologist 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 Theresa Kim accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

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

    Does Dr. Theresa Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (206) 543-6806 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Theresa Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (206) 543-6806 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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