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Dr. Jeong Hwan Kim
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Jeong Hwan Kim is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (617) 636-5000.
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kim treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, 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:
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Left Anterior Fascicular Block
- Arrhythmia
- LAFB
- Left bundle branch block variant
ICD-10 Codes:
- I444: Left anterior fascicular block
Which procedures does Dr. Kim perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jeong Hwan Kim may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (617) 636-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Kim in Boston, MA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1982024295.
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. Jeong Hwan Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Boston, MA. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeong Hwan Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center 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 Jeong Hwan Kim accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Jeong Hwan Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeong Hwan Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (617) 636-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeong Hwan Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (617) 636-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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