26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Glaucoma Specialist in Savannah, GA?
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology; Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Kim board certified as a Glaucoma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Korean
- Spanish
- Tagalog
What conditions does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As a Glaucoma 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
What procedures does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As a Glaucoma 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Placement (External Approach)
- Aqueous Shunt Placement
- Glaucoma Implant Surgery
- Eye Pressure Drainage Device
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
- Aqueous shunt implantation
- Glaucoma shunt surgery
- Eye pressure drainage device
- External glaucoma drainage
CPT Codes:
- 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
- 66179: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; without graft
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Scleral Reinforcement with Graft
- Scleral Grafting
- Eye Wall Strengthening
- Posterior Scleral Reinforcement
CPT Codes:
- 67255: Scleral reinforcement (separate procedure); with graft
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 354-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Kim in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Dr. David Kim's Primary Practice
4849 Paulsen St Ste 312
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 354-4800
What hospitals are Dr. Kim affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kim has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?A 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 1508805052.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kim