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Dr. Emery Kim, MD

Halethorpe, MD

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Orthopedic Surgeon in Halethorpe, MD?

    Dr. Emery Kim, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Halethorpe, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (410) 339-5529.

    Is Dr. Kim board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Emery Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic 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 Dr. Kim treat?

    As a Orthopedic 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.

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Joint Disorder
    • Joint problem
    • Joint pain
    • Arthropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M259: Joint disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Enthesopathy
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Joint Disorder
    • Tendon Attachment Disorder
    • Ligament Inflammation
    • Enthesitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M779: Enthesopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does Dr. Kim perform?

    As a Orthopedic 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.

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
    • Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
    • Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
    • Broken Finger Tip Treatment
    • Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
    • Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
    • 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst Aspiration or Injection
    • Ganglion Cyst Drainage
    • Cyst Fluid Removal
    • Ganglion Cyst Treatment
    • Cyst Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20612: Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location

    Also known as:

    • Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
    • Bivalving a cast
    • Cutting off a cast
    • Cast splitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
    • Phalangeal fracture treatment
    • Broken finger treatment
    • Thumb fracture care

    CPT Codes:

    • 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
    • Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
    • Hand Bone Fracture Care
    • Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
    • Ganglion cyst removal hand
    • Tendon sheath lesion excision
    • Mucous cyst removal finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 339-5529 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Halethorpe, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Emery Kim's Primary Practice

    1701 Twin Springs Rd

    Halethorpe, MD 21227

    (410) 339-5529

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    Dr. Emery Kim's Practice 2

    2391 Greenspring Dr

    Timonium, MD 21093

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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 1720077514.

    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. Emery Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Halethorpe, MD. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial 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 Emery Kim accepting new patients in Halethorpe, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Emery Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (410) 339-5529 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emery Kim?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (410) 339-5529 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Emery Kim have?

    Dr. Emery Kim is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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