HK
Dr. Hyunmi Kim, MD, PHD
Palo Alto, CA
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Epilepsy Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Hyunmi Kim, MD, PHD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (404) 785-4688.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ewha Womens University College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Kim board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Hyunmi Kim, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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 an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As an Epilepsy 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Video EEG Monitoring (Long-Term)
- VEEG
- Continuous EEG with video
- Long-term seizure monitoring
- 24-hour EEG with video
CPT Codes:
- 95720: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, each increment of greater than 12 hours, up to 26 hours of EEG recording, interpretation and report after each 24-hour period; with video (VEEG)
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-4688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Kim in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
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 1811191836.
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. Hyunmi Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Epilepsy Specialist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Is this Dr. Hyunmi Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz, Mills-Peninsula 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
When to see an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Epilepsy 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 Hyunmi Kim accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hyunmi Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hyunmi Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (404) 785-4688 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hyunmi Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (404) 785-4688 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hyunmi Kim have?
Dr. Hyunmi Kim is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Other Epilepsy Specialist Near Palo Alto, CA
ES
Epilepsy Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Emily Spelbrink, MD, PHD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA.
Palo Alto, CA
AT
Pediatric Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Aditi Trivedi, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA.
Palo Alto, CA
KX
Epilepsy Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Katherine Xiong, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA.
Palo Alto, CA