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Dr. Kitae Kim, MD

Dr. Kitae Kim, MD

Critical Care Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon

Las Vegas, NV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kim, Critical Care Surgeon in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Kitae Kim, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kim graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. Dr. Kim is fluent in English, French, and Korean, 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 (702) 369-7152.

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

    • Fellowship: New York Medical College / Westchester, NY, Critical Care

    • Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kim board certified as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Kitae Kim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2007

    What languages does Dr. Kim speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Korean

    What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Kim typically treat?

    As a Critical Care 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Kim typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Kitae 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 (702) 369-7152 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kim accept in Las Vegas, NV?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Kitae Kim's Primary Practice

    3061 S Maryland Pkwy Ste 104

    Las Vegas, NV 89109

    (702) 369-7152

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    Dr. Kitae Kim's Practice 2

    3131 La Canada St Ste 217

    Las Vegas, NV 89169

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    Dr. Kitae Kim's Practice 3

    2735 Silver Creek Rd

    Bullhead City, AZ 86442

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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 1033188289.

    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. Kitae Kim's specialty?

    Dr. Kim is a Critical Care Surgeon near Las Vegas, NV.

    What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?

    A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, Ashley Regional Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry 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 Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Surgeon. 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. Kitae Kim accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?

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

    Does Dr. Kitae Kim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (702) 369-7152 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Kim's office at (702) 369-7152 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kim's office located?

    Dr. Kim's offices are located in Las Vegas, NV and Bullhead City, AZ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kitae Kim have?

    Dr. Kitae Kim is certified by the American Board of Surgery.