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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Paul Kim, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (510) 428-3710.
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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Kim may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 428-3710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Kim in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Kim affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kim has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals - Oakland,Oakland, CA
Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals - Oakland,Oakland, CA
What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?A 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 1649480393.
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. Paul Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Oakland, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is Dr. Paul Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Paul Kim accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (510) 428-3710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (510) 428-3710 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Dr. Kim's offices are located in Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA.
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