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Dr. Jae Shim, MD

Bergenfield, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shim, Family Medicine Specialist in Bergenfield, NJ?

    Dr. Jae Shim, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bergenfield, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shim’s office at (718) 584-9000.

    What languages does Dr. Shim speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Shim treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shim 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. Shim. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone Density Test
    • Bone Health Screening
    • DEXA Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Vaccine Safety Counseling
    • Vaccine Safety
    • Immunization Advice
    • Vaccine Information Session
    • Vaccine Side Effects Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7185: Encounter for immunization safety counseling

    Which procedures does Dr. Shim perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jae Shim may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shim's office.

    Does Dr. Shim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 584-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shim accept in Bergenfield, NJ?

    Dr. Shim in Bergenfield, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shim's office located?

    Dr. Jae Shim's Primary Practice

    19 S Washington Ave

    Bergenfield, NJ 07621

    (718) 584-9000

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    Dr. Jae Shim's Practice 2

    282 E Route 4

    Paramus, NJ 07652

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    Dr. Jae Shim's Practice 3

    1 Diamond Hill Rd

    Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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    What is Dr. Shim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306140793.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shim?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shim

    What is Dr. Jae Shim's specialty?

    Dr. Shim is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bergenfield, NJ. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Shim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jae Shim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shim is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, Holy Name 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Jae Shim accepting new patients in Bergenfield, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Jae Shim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jae Shim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shim's office at (718) 584-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jae Shim?

    Please contact Dr. Shim's office at (718) 584-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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