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Dr. Lyndon Kim, MD

New York, NY

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Neurosurgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Lyndon Kim, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kim graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine and completed his residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (1991) Find alumni in PHILADELPHHIA Find alumni in PHILADELPHIA. He is a member of the Brain Tumor Investigators Consortium, Society for Neuro-Oncology, and American society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (215) 955-7000.

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

    • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Med School, Neuro-Oncology, MA, USA | Brown Medical School, Hematology and Oncology, RI, USA | Brown University School of Medicine | Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA | Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Fellow:Hematology/Oncology | Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellow:Oncology

    • Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (1991) Find alumni in PHILADELPHHIA Find alumni in PHILADELPHIA | Caledonian Hospital, Brooklyn | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | University of Medicine and Dentistry, Robert W. Johnson Medical School, Resident:Internal Medicine | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program

    • Medical School: Yonsei University College of Medicine | Yonsei University College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kim board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lyndon Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004

    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 Dr. Kim treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, 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:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
    • Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
    • Meningioma
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor
    • Temporal Lobe Cancer
    • Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
    • Frontal Lobe Cancer
    • Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
    • Meningeal Cancer
    • Cerebral Meningeal Tumor
    • Brain Lining Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
    • C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
    • C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
    • C700: Malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease
    • Brain Condition
    • Brain Problem
    • Unspecified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
    • G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
    • Lymphoma
    • Lymphatic Cancer
    • Lymphoma in Organs
    • NHL
    • PCNSL
    • Brain Lymphoma
    • Spinal Cord Lymphoma
    • CNS Lymphoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C8589: Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
    • C83390: Primary central nervous system lymphoma

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Malignant Lung Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
    • Cutaneous Melanoma
    • Black Skin Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Cancer
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Malignant NET
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer
    • NET Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors

    Also known as:

    • Brain Swelling
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebral Edema
    • Edema of the Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G936: Cerebral edema

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-7000 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Lyndon Kim's Primary Practice

    5 E 98th St Fl 2

    New York, NY 10029

    (215) 955-7000

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    Dr. Lyndon Kim's Practice 2

    1470 Madison Ave Fl 3

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-7076

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    Dr. Lyndon Kim's Practice 3

    909 Walnut St Fl 2

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Brain Tumor Investigators Consortium

    Member

    Society for Neuro-Oncology

    Member

    American society of Clinical Oncology

    Member

    Awards

    Top Oncologists in America, Consumers' Research Council of America, Wa

    Performance Award, National Institutes of Health

    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 1225079486.

    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. Lyndon Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Neurosurgeon near New York, NY. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lyndon Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 Lyndon Kim accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lyndon Kim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lyndon Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (215) 955-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lyndon Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (215) 955-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lyndon Kim have?

    Dr. Lyndon Kim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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