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Dr. Patrick Kim, MD

Dr. Patrick Kim, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Philadelphia, PA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Trauma Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Patrick Kim, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (215) 662-7320.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kim board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kim speak?

    Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Kim typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Low BP
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I9589: Other hypotension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Kim typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, 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:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-7320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Philadelphia, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Patrick Kim's Primary Practice

    3400 Civic Center Blvd

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 662-7320

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    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 1205866860.

    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. Patrick Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Trauma Surgeon near Philadelphia, PA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, St. Luke's Grand View Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 Dr. Patrick Kim accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Patrick Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (215) 662-7320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (215) 662-7320 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Kim's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Kim have?

    Dr. Patrick Kim is certified by the American Board of Surgery.