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Dr. James Kim, MD

Pain Medicine•Male•Age 39

Dr. Kim
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available

Pain and Wellness Centers of Southern California

361 Hospital Rd Ste 224 Newport Beach, CA 92663

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Dr. James Kim, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Newport Beach, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Lakewood Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Kim to book an appointment.

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4.2

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  • Appointment scheduling (8)
  • Appointment wasn't rushed (8)
  • Explained conditions well (8)
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed (2)
  • Didn't explain conditions well (2)
  • Didn't listen or answer questions (2)
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Dr. Kim has been my physician for several years. I found him when my previous physician retired and I needed a specialized pain treatment Doctor. Dr. Kim and his staff personify compassion, experience and care. I have enjoyed my demanding lifestyle with minimal pain, because of Dr. Kim's treatment protocols and plan. Dr. Kim not only listens to you and what you're hoping to achieve, but will go out of his way to find the best possible treatment options. Dr. Kim has repeatedly stood up to WC, writing rebuttals to their "boiler plate" denials. Dr. Kim has been a genuine blessing in both my pain management and my overall well-being. His personality, expertise and dedication to patient care are some of the best (if not the best) I have ever witnessed. I can't say enough great things about him, his staff and their dedication to patient care.
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Mike S – Mar 31, 2021
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Very caring and pleasant doctor. He has good hands and my injections have helped me a lot!
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Dr. Kim is a terrific doctor, professional and well rounded. He showed a genuine interest in my chief complaints and went out of his way to get my WC to approve my medications and treatments. After a few months under his care, he decreased my pain, swelling, and numbness of my hand. I am very disappointed that my WC no longer has him in the MPN network. He and the staff at Advance Care Specialists are respectful, easy to communicate with, helpful, professional... wonderful. Thank you Dr. Kim!
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Leidy in San Pedro, CA – Jun 23, 2016
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About Me

Biography

Under the leadership of a board-certified pain management specialist with Harvard Medical School fellowship training, Pain & Wellness Centers of Southern...Read more

Specialties

  • Pain Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

Board Certifications

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine
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Education

2012
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
2011
University of Connecticut School Medicine
Residency Hospital
2008
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Internship Hospital

Languages

  • English
  • Korean
  • Spanish

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. James Kim, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Kim has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

What are Dr. James Kim, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Kim frequently treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement), Low Back Pain, and Chronic Pain. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Kim treats.

Where is Dr. James Kim, MD's office located?

Dr. Kim's office is located at 361 Hospital Rd Ste 224, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages does Dr. James Kim, MD speak?

Dr. Kim speaks Spanish, Korean, and English. View profile to see all.

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Experience and Background Checks

Experience
Background

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Kim's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kim treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 91% of his peers

Dr. Kim treats this condition more than 91% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Brachial Neuritis
  • Neuritis
  • Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Peripheral Neuritis
  • Polyneuritis
  • Radiculitis
  • Ulnar Neuritis
  • Vestibular Neuritis
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Low Back Pain
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kim treats Low Back Pain more than 85% of his peers

Dr. Kim treats this condition more than 85% of his peers

Chronic Pain
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kim treats Chronic Pain more than 81% of his peers

Dr. Kim treats this condition more than 81% of his peers

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Dr. Kim's conditions and procedures:

  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Baclofen Pump Therapy
  • Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Botox® Injection
  • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Cervical Facet Joint Injection
  • Cervical Medial Branch Block
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Discography
  • Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
  • Epidural Injection
  • Epidural Steroid Injections
  • Facet Block
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Facet Joint Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headache
  • Herniated Disc
  • Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Block
  • Intercostal Nerve Block
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Insertion
  • Joint Injection
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Disc Degeneration
  • Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
  • Lumbar Herniated Disc
  • Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
  • Migraine
  • Neck Pain
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Occipital Nerve Block
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
  • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Spinal Nerve Block
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylitis
  • Steroid Injection
  • Supartz® Injection
  • Synvisc® Injection
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Vertebroplasty

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(949) 566-8688

Dr. Kim accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Anthem
Advantage-CA HMO
Advantage-CA PPO
Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
EPO-CA
Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Gold Advantage-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
PERS Traditional-CA HMO
Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Select Plus-CA HMO
Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver Advantage-CA PPO
Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Tenet Network-CA PPO
Traditional
Traditional PPO
UC Care-CA PPO
UC CORE-CA PPO
UC Health Savings Plan-CA
UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
UCSHIP-CA PPO
USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
Anthem Blue Cross
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Medicare Blue PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
Select Plus HMO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
LocalPlus
Open Access Plus
Commercial Insurance Company
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Health Net
Medicare
Medicare Advantage PPO
Medicare of California PPO
UnitedHealthCare
United Healthcare

Locations

Practice

Pain and Wellness Centers of Southern California361 Hospital Rd Ste 224 Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Pain and Wellness Centers of Southern California5203 Lakewood Blvd # B Lakewood, CA 90712
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Pain and Wellness Centers of Southern California12980 Frederick St Ste E Moreno Valley, CA 92553
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Pain and Wellness Centers of Southern Californa10841 White Oak Ave # 201 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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Pain and Wellness Centers of Southern California801 N Tustin Ave Ste 507 Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Kim is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

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Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

Newport Beach, CA

83% Patient Experience Rating, 14% higher than the national average

19 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2018)

Lakewood Regional Medical Center

Lakewood, CA

66% Patient Experience Rating, 3% lower than the national average

5 Awards Received

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Long Beach, CA

73% Patient Experience Rating, 4% higher than the national average

2 Awards Received

Los Alamitos Medical Center

Los Alamitos, CA

62% Patient Experience Rating, 7% lower than the national average

5 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2018)

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