Summary

Dr. Richard Kim is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who brings 34 years of experience to respiratory and critical care treatment. They earned their medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and completed residency training at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Kim is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them connect with diverse patient populations.

Based at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, Dr. Kim practices in Sacramento, California. They specialize in treating serious respiratory conditions including COPD with complications, pneumonia, and respiratory failure. Dr. Kim performs important diagnostic and treatment procedures such as pulmonary function testing and chest fluoroscopy to evaluate lung health. Patients have given them an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 34 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Uc Irvine Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Pulmonary Medicine Associates

1485 River Park Dr Ste 200Sacramento, CA 95815
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
34 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Russian, Spanish
Sacramento , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CASan Francisco , CA
Med School: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Thomas Kim

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Thomas Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Thomas Kim has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Critical Care Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Uc Irvine Medical Center

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Richard Kim accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Kim has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Kim?
You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Kim here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Richard Kim's office located?
Dr. Richard Kim's office is located at 1485 River Park Dr Ste 200, Sacramento, CA, 95815.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Kim affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Kim is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center Sacramento.
What languages does Dr. Richard Kim speak?
Dr. Richard Kim speaks English and Spanish.

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