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Dr. David K. Kim, MD

(292 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1988)

Professional interests include: spine problems, spinal stenosis, spinal fusion, and more.

1030 Refugee Road Suite 180
Pickerington, OH 43147

(614) 890-6555

Dr. David K. Kim, MD is a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. David K. Kim, MD is affiliated with Mount Carmel Health System, Ohio Health and OrthoNeuro.

Office Locations

1030 Refugee Road Suite 180
Pickerington, OH 43147

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5040 Forest Drive Suite 300
New Albany, OH 43054

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Mount Carmel Health System

6785 Bobcat Way Suite 300
Dublin, OH 43016

(614) 890-6555

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Some issues Dr. David K. Kim, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. David K. Kim, MD performed more spinal procedures, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2012 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2013 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	187
spinal procedures	70
X-rays	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2014 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	47

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	244
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	120
X-rays	95

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	295
injections	17
nerve block	17
nerve procedures	19
pain management	17
spinal procedures	113
X-rays	77

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	15
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	327
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	199
X-rays	151

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	16
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	393
nerve procedures	35
spinal procedures	251
X-rays	194

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	14
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	318
implant surgery	11
nerve procedures	32
neurostimulator replacement	11
spinal procedures	226
X-rays	183

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	268
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	158
X-rays	136

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	311
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	174
X-rays	153

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	369
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	170
X-rays	152

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	316
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	128
X-rays	111

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Pickerington, OH were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	276
implant surgery	11
injections	17
neck surgery	11
nerve block	17
nerve procedures	24
neurostimulator replacement	11
pain management	17
spinal procedures	140
X-rays	117

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	168
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	4
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Kim, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David K. Kim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	7
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. David K. Kim, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1988. He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1988)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (1995)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David K. Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Carmel Health System

Ohio Health

OrthoNeuro

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David K. Kim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 292 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David K. Kim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pickerington, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David K. Kim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
CTL Medical Corporation	$84,730 $84,730
Choice Spine, LLC	$15,435 Raven Lumbar Plate System $3,943	Raven Anterior Plate $1,659	Raven $812	VEO $230	$8,791
Choice Spine, LP	$7,212 VEO $7,212
Medtronic, Inc.	$3,617 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $724	UNID_PASS $540	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $400	O-ARM $368	Mazor X Stealth Edition $286	Other $1,299
Amniox Medical, Inc.	$2,716 CLARIX $2,716
Other	$12,654 Interventional Radiology $1,282	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $1,090	iFuse Implant $833	ADAPTIVESTIM $521	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $350	Other $8,578

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$99,291
Food and Beverage	$14,829
Travel and Lodging	$6,230
Royalty or License	$5,913
Education	$99

Research Payments

Dr. David K. Kim, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $20,360.

Biography

Dr. David Kim specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in New Albany, OH, Pickerington, OH, and Dublin, OH. He has indicated that his clinical interests include back pain, spinal fusion, and spinal stenosis. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kim is a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and a graduate of Hahnemann University Hospital's residency program. He is professionally affiliated with Grant Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, and Dublin Methodist Hospital. According to Mount Carmel Health System, he is not acceping new patients at this time.