EverydayHealthLogo
SI

Dr. Sung Im, MD

Anesthesiologist, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Im, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Sung Im, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Im graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center Program. Dr. Im is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Im’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Im’s office at (213) 977-2121.

    Where did Dr. Im go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Raritan Bay Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Im speak?

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

    • English
    • Korean

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Im typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Im 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. Im. 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Obesity
    • Obesity in labor
    • Maternal obesity during delivery
    • Weight issues during childbirth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99214: Obesity complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy
    • Unspecified Gestational Age
    • Unknown Pregnancy Duration
    • Undetermined Weeks Pregnant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Im typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Im 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. Im. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Im accept my insurance?

    Dr. Im accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 977-2121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Im accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Im in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Im's office located?

    Dr. Sung Im's Primary Practice

    1225 Wilshire Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90017

    (213) 977-2121

    Get Directions

    Dr. Sung Im's Practice 2

    1255 W Arrow Hwy

    San Dimas, CA 91773

    Get Directions

    Dr. Sung Im's Practice 3

    1011 Balwin Park Blvd

    Baldwin Park, CA 91706

    Get Directions

    What hospitals are Dr. Im affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Im has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Emanate Health Queen Of The Valley Hospital,West Covina, CA
    Emanate Health Inter - Community Hospital,Covina, CA
    Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center,Napa, CA
    Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital,Glendora, CA

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

    Dr. Im's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316122104.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Im?

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

    What is Dr. Sung Im's specialty?

    Dr. Im is an Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Sung Im affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Im is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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. Sung Im accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sung Im is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sung Im offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Im's office at (213) 977-2121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sung Im?

    Please contact Dr. Im's office at (213) 977-2121 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Im's office located?

    Dr. Im's offices are located in Los Angeles, CA, San Dimas, CA, and Baldwin Park, CA.