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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Tyson Kim, MD, PHD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (415) 514-8200.
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kim treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Corneal Swelling
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Ulcer
- Swollen Cornea
- Corneal Edema
- Fluid in Cornea
- Corneal problems
- Eye surface conditions
- Keratopathy
- Eye Ulcer
- Open Sore on Cornea
- Corneal Erosion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1820: Unspecified corneal edema
- H18893: Other specified disorders of cornea, bilateral
- H16001: Unspecified corneal ulcer, right eye
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Disorder
- Conical cornea
- KC
- Corneal thinning disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Haze
- Corneal Leukoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Inflamed Cornea
- Corneal Disorder
- Keratitis
- Corneal Infection
- Eye Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H168: Other keratitis
Also known as:
- Corneal Ectasia
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Bulging
- Corneal Thinning
- Eye Surface Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18713: Corneal ectasia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Band keratopathy
- Corneal Disorder
- Calcific band keratopathy
- Corneal calcification
- Calcium deposits on cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18422: Band keratopathy, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Shingles Cornea Infection
- Shingles
- Herpes Zoster Keratitis
- Shingles-related Keratitis
- Cornea Inflammation from Shingles
ICD-10 Codes:
- B0233: Zoster keratitis
Which procedures does Dr. Kim perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tyson Kim may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kim's office.
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 514-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Kim in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
OptumRx
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Dr. Tyson Kim's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave # 300
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 514-8200
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 1568881555.
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. Tyson Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near San Francisco, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tyson 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
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Is Tyson Kim accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tyson Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tyson Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (415) 514-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tyson Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (415) 514-8200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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