Summary

Dr. Nick Kim is a pulmonologist who has dedicated over three decades to treating lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and brings 32 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Kim provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Kim practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California, and maintains hospital privileges at University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest. He specializes in treating complex conditions such as pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. His expertise includes performing cardiac catheterization and coronary angiograms to diagnose and treat heart and lung vessel problems. Patients rate Dr. Kim 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 32 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

9434 Medical Center DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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La Jolla , CASan Diego , CALa Jolla , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nick H. Kim

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nick H. Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nick H. Kim has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonologist

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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