35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Physiatrist in New York, NY?
Dr. Heakyung Kim, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from Ewha Womens University College Of Medicine and completed her residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Pain Management (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitatio. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (212) 305-3535.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Pain Management (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitatio | UMDNJ Nj Med School
Medical School: Ewha Womens University College Of Medicine | Ewha Womens University College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Kim board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Heakyung Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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 Physiatrist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
- Spastic Diplegia
- CP with spastic diplegia
- Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Muscle Spasms
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, 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:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-3535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kim in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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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 1316960560.
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. Heakyung Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Physiatrist near New York, NY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Heakyung Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Medical City Mckinney Hospital, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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
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Is Heakyung Kim accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Heakyung Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heakyung Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (212) 305-3535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heakyung Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (212) 305-3535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Heakyung Kim have?
Dr. Heakyung Kim is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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