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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Pottstown, PA?
Dr. Yong Kim, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Pottstown, PA. Dr. Kim completed her residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Psychiatry; Philadelphia Gen Hosp, Psychiatry; Nazareth Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. 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.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Psychiatry; Philadelphia Gen Hosp, Psychiatry; Nazareth Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
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 Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Mixed Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Severe mixed bipolar state
- Severe mixed features in bipolar
- Severe simultaneous mania and depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F3163: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Yong Kim may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Kim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Pottstown, PA?
Dr. Kim in Pottstown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1881623338.
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. Yong Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near Pottstown, PA.
What does a Geriatric Psychiatrist do?
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty focused on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in older adults. It aims to enhance psychiatric care for both healthy and ill elderly patients.
Is this Dr. Yong Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Pottstown Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery 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
When to see a Geriatric Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yong Kim accepting new patients in Pottstown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Yong Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yong Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yong Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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1630 E High St Bldg 4
Pottstown, PA 19464