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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Kenneth Kim, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Kim completed his residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, 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 (925) 691-9806.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | Temple University Hospital
Medical School: Allegheny Univ Of Hlth Sciences- Philadelphia Pa
What languages does Dr. Kim speak?
Dr. Kim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kim treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, 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:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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 Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Other Spinal Disc Disorder in Lumbosacral Spine
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lumbosacral Disc Problems
- Lower Back Disc Issues
- Spine Disc Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5187: Other intervertebral disc disorders, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Neck Disc Problems
- Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Compression
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
- Cervical Disc Issues
- Neck Disc Conditions
- Various Neck Disc Ailments
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Spinal Cord Compression in Neck
- Neck Disc Disease with Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
- M5080: Other cervical disc disorders, unspecified cervical region
- M5000: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Back Muscle Spasm
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Back Muscle Cramp
- Spasms in Back
- Lower Back Spasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62830: Muscle spasm of back
Also known as:
- Neck and Arm Pain Syndrome
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Cervicobrachial Syndrome
- Neck-Arm Pain
- Brachialgia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M531: Cervicobrachial syndrome
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Which procedures does Dr. Kim perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kenneth Kim may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kim's office.
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 691-9806 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Kim in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
Contra Costa
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Other Provider Networks
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1154325777.
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. Kenneth Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Walnut Creek, CA. A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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 Kenneth Kim accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (925) 691-9806 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (925) 691-9806 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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