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Dr. Richard Kim, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

Irvine, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Family Medicine Specialist in Irvine, CA?

    Dr. Richard Kim, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Irvine, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kim completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 (949) 262-5600.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Family Medicine

    Is Dr. Kim board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Kim, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kim speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kim typically treat?

    As a Family 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kim typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Kim may include:

    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 (949) 262-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Irvine, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Richard Kim's Primary Practice

    6 Willard

    Irvine, CA 92604

    (949) 262-5600

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    Dr. Richard Kim's Practice 2

    5475 E La Palma Ave

    Anaheim, CA 92807

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    Dr. Richard Kim's Practice 3

    411 N Lakeview Ave

    Anaheim, CA 92807

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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 1710978770.

    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. Richard Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Family Medicine Specialist near Irvine, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Kim accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (949) 262-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (949) 262-5600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Kim's offices are located in Irvine, CA and Anaheim, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Kim have?

    Dr. Richard Kim is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.