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Dr. Kyong Ho Kim, DO
Lakewood, WA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kim, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Lakewood, WA?
Dr. Kyong Ho Kim, DO is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Kim graduated from University Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Medicine, University Of North and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Pain Management Northwestern Univ Med Sch, Critical Care Medicine-Anesthesiology Il Masonic Med Ctr, Anesthesiology. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kim’s office at (253) 983-9390.
Where did Dr. Kim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Pain Management Northwestern Univ Med Sch, Critical Care Medicine-Anesthesiology Il Masonic Med Ctr, Anesthesiology | Rusch Med College Ill Masonic Med Center
Medical School: University Of N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx | University Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic | University Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Medicine, University Of North
Is Dr. Kim board certified in Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kyong Ho Kim, DO is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
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 Interventional Pain 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8929: Other chronic pain
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:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
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:
- Mid-Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
- Thoracic Radiculopathy
- Upper Back Nerve Compression
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5414: Radiculopathy, thoracic region
What procedures does Dr. Kim perform?
As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Does Dr. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Kim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 983-9390 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Lakewood, WA?
Dr. Kim in Lakewood, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
EDS
First Administrators
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kim's office located?
Dr. Kyong Ho Kim's Primary Practice
11306 Bridgeport Way SW Ste D
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 983-9390
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 1124009303.
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. Kyong Ho Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Lakewood, WA. Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches. Contact Dr. Kim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kyong Ho Kim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
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Is Kyong Ho Kim accepting new patients in Lakewood, WA?
Yes, Dr. Kyong Ho Kim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kyong Ho Kim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (253) 983-9390 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kyong Ho Kim?
Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (253) 983-9390 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kyong Ho Kim have?
Dr. Kyong Ho Kim is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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