Jim C. Kim
Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions

Overview

Dr. Jim C. Kim has been practicing in Bakersfield since 2002. As a board certified Rheumatologist and Internal Medicine physician he takes pride in diagnosing and developing a successful treatment plan for patients with autoimmune disorders and Arthritis.

Dr. Kim is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

His clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Loma Linda Univ. School Of Med

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)

Fellowships

Loma Linda Community Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Dignity Health – Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Korean
Mandarin
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Card System
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
PacificSource
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Samaritan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Jim C. Kim, MD Private Practice
2203 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jim C. Kim

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jim C. Kim?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Jim C. Kim by calling their office at 661-716-0333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jim C. Kim a top-rated expert for Osteoporosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jim C. Kim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoporosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Jim C. Kim specialize in?

While Dr. Jim C. Kim is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Jim C. Kim accept my insurance?

Dr. Jim C. Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 661-716-0333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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