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Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: arthritis, spine surgery procedures, laminectomy, and more.

2125 Citracado Parkway Suite 310
Escondido, CA 92029

(619) 265-7912

Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD is a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Optum Care Network-SDPMG.

Office Locations

2125 Citracado Parkway Suite 310
Escondido, CA 92029

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488 E Valley Parkway Suite 316
Escondido, CA 92025

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Optum Care Network-SDPMG

501 N El Camino Real Suite 201
Encinitas, CA 92024

(619) 265-7912

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6719 Alvarado Road Suite 308
San Diego, CA 92120

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	234

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	315

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2014 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	404
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	14
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	525
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	36
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	532
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	47

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	22
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2017 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and revision surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	459
nerve procedures	12
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	16
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	420
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	15
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2019 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	463
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	17
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	382
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	12
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
doctor visit	420
spinal procedures	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
doctor visit	534
spinal procedures	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2023 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	544
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	42

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	15
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Escondido, CA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	436
nerve procedures	17
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Female	115
Male	93

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	163
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	16
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	98

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

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (2013)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Optum Care Network-SDPMG

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Medi-Cal, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Workers' Compensation, Health Net, Medicare, Humana and Pacific Foundation for Medical Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Medi-Cal

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Workers' Compensation

Health Net

Medicare

Humana

Pacific Foundation for Medical Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$152,845 Spine $51,537	Altera $31,515	CALIBER-L $12,265	CREO MIS $11,934	CORBEL $11,405	Other $34,189
Spinal Elements, Inc.	$35,699 Medical Device $7,013	Vertu $6,000	Mercury MIS $4,250	Lucent XP $4,000	MIS TLIF $2,500	Other $11,935
NUVASIVE, INC.	$29,569 TLIF $16,494	XLIF $5,200	TLX $3,851	Thoracolumbar $2,411	iGA $351	Other $1,262
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.	$19,146 COFLEX $5,850	FORTILINK-TC TIPLUS $5,638	FORTILINK CAGES WITH TIPLUS TECHNOLOGY $4,375	VI BONE $2,700	$584
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.	$9,751 ViBone $6,872	ECM Patch,Pouch $2,879
Other	$24,201 Lucent XP $5,125	Allograft $1,631	TetraFuse $1,408	iFuse Implant $1,087	THORACO-LUMBAR $800	Other $14,149

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$100,345
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$61,386
Travel and Lodging	$33,036
Royalty or License	$26,333
Food and Beverage	$25,016
Other	$25,093

Research Payments

Dr. Paul Dohyung Kim, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $10,750.

Biography

Dr. Paul Kim is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in San Diego, CA, Encinitas, CA, and Escondido, CA. Dr. Kim attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Columbia University for residency. His areas of expertise include the following: laminectomy, scoliosis, and microsurgery. He can accept Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Kim (or staff) speaks Spanish and Korean. Dr. Kim's professional affiliations include Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and Sharp HealthCare. According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Escondido, CA.

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