Summary

Dr. Nick Kim treats Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), and performs Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA), Cardiac Catheterization, and Right Heart Catheterization. He has practiced pulmonology for 32 years and is affiliated with University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and sees patients in La Jolla, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Kim 4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

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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32 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
La Jolla , CALa Jolla , CALa Jolla , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Nick H. Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Nick H. Kim holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1994.

NPI Number

Nick H. Kim's NPI number is 1598780066.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nick Kim accept my insurance?
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Is Nick Kim accepting new patients?
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Does Nick Kim accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Nick Kim has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Nick Kim speak?
Nick Kim speaks English.

Data Sources

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