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53 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ki Kim, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. He has been practicing for over 53 years and is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. 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: Nyu Hospitals Center, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Spinal Cord Injury; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Riverside Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Kyongpook University College Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. Kim board certified as a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ki Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kim typically treat?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Complete Paraplegia
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Incomplete Quadriplegia
- Complete Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Total lower body paralysis
- Complete paralysis of legs
- Full paraplegia
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
- Partial four-limb paralysis
- Incomplete tetraplegia
- Partial quadriplegia
- Total four-limb paralysis
- Complete tetraplegia
- Full quadriplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8221: Paraplegia, complete
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
- G8252: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
- G8251: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 complete
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
What procedures does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kim typically perform?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ki 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 Chicago, IL?
Dr. Kim in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
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 1649286618.
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. Ki Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist do?
A physician who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic spinal cord injuries and non-traumatic causes of spinal cord dysfunction through an interdisciplinary approach. This specialist provides care to patients of all ages throughout their lives, addressing associated medical, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications.
Is this Dr. Ki Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with St. Bernards Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ki Kim accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ki Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ki 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 Ki Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ki Kim have?
Dr. Ki Kim is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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345 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611