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Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD

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(Dr. Frank Kim, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2004)

Professional interests include: stroke

20055 Lake Chabot Road Suite 300
Castro Valley, CA 94546

(510) 538-7738

Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD is a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

20055 Lake Chabot Road Suite 300
Castro Valley, CA 94546

(510) 538-7738

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Some issues Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
hospital care	505
inpatient care	505

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
hospital care	468
inpatient care	468

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	49
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	80
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	36
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
hospital care	490
inpatient care	490

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	51
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	96
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	73
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
hospital care	574
inpatient care	574

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	120
Hispanic	104
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	178
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	31
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57
hospital care	644
inpatient care	644

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	47
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	105
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	38
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	433
inpatient care	433

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	48
Hispanic	36
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	100
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	37
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	373
inpatient care	373

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	76
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	37
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	279
inpatient care	279

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	39
Hispanic	38
Asian	31
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	57
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	51
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	262
inpatient care	262

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	50
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	36
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	287
inpatient care	287

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	40
Hispanic	29
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	52
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	51
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	184
inpatient care	184

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	32
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Castro Valley, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	57
hospital care	409
inpatient care	409

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	48
Asian / Pacific Islander	25
Non-Hispanic White	163
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	26
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	90
85 and over	72
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD treated were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	68
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2004. He completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2004)

Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$140 Solitaire $140
Novocure Inc.	$89 NovoTTF-100A $89
Cyberonics, Inc.	$75 VNS Therapy $75
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$15 VALSTAR $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$319

Biography

Dr. Frank Kim is a medical specialist in vascular neurology. Dr. Kim is especially interested in stroke. He is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Kim is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. Sutter Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Castro Valley, CA.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank H. Kim, MD From 2012 - 2022

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