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Dr. Paul Kim, MD

San Diego, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Paul Kim, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Kim completed his residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (619) 543-0144.

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

    • Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    Is Dr. Kim board certified in Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Sprain of Lower Back Ligaments
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Lumbar Spine Sprain
    • Stretched Lower Back Ligaments
    • Lower Back Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S335XXA: Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Knee Sprain
    • Right Shoulder Sprain
    • Sprained Left Ankle
    • Left Shoulder Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Ligament Strain
    • Twisted Knee
    • Knee Ligament Injury
    • Right Shoulder Ligament Injury
    • Shoulder Joint Sprain
    • Left Ankle Sprain
    • Left Ankle Ligament Injury
    • Twisted Left Ankle
    • Left Shoulder Ligament Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S8391XA: Sprain of unspecified site of right knee, initial encounter
    • S43401A: Unspecified sprain of right shoulder joint, initial encounter
    • S8392XA: Sprain of unspecified site of left knee, initial encounter
    • S93402A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter
    • S43402A: Unspecified sprain of left shoulder joint, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Sprain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Strained Neck
    • Neck Ligament Injury
    • Cervical Sprain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S138XXA: Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Sprain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Cervical Ligament Sprain
    • Whiplash
    • Strained Neck Ligaments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S134XXA: Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle Sprain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Twisted right ankle
    • Right ankle ligament injury
    • Right ankle strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S93401A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Right Knee Joint Swelling
    • Joint Disorder
    • Fluid in right knee joint
    • Right knee effusion
    • Swollen right knee joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25461: Effusion, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Rotator Cuff Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
    • Shoulder Tendon Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Strained Shoulder Tendon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Sprain
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Twisted right wrist
    • Right wrist ligament injury
    • Right wrist strain
    • Sprained right wrist symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S63591A: Other specified sprain of right wrist, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Sprain
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprained Wrist
    • Wrist Ligament Injury
    • Wrist Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S63501A: Unspecified sprain of right wrist, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lateral Epicondylitis
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Lateral Epicondylalgia
    • Elbow Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Right Knee Bruise
    • Bruises
    • Right knee contusion
    • Right knee ecchymosis
    • Black and blue right knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S8001XA: Contusion of right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Lesion
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Injury
    • Shoulder Problem
    • Shoulder Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7582: Other shoulder lesions, left shoulder

    Which procedures does Dr. Kim perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-0144 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Kim in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AmeriBen

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CareGuard

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • United States Department of Labor

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Paul Kim's Primary Practice

    8352 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste A

    San Diego, CA 92111

    (619) 543-0144

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    Dr. Paul Kim's Practice 2

    535 H St

    Chula Vista, CA 91910

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    Dr. Paul Kim's Practice 3

    3549 Camino del Rio S Ste A

    San Diego, CA 92108

    (619) 543-0144

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    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 1871517110.

    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. Paul Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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

    Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist with 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 Paul Kim accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (619) 543-0144 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (619) 543-0144 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Kim have?

    Dr. Paul Kim is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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