Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu

Emergency Medicine in San Diego, California

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
21+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in San Diego, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park. Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (858) 616-5499 to request Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

5893 Copley Dr
San Diego, CA 92111-7906

(858) 616-5499

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Basics

Full Name	Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu
Former Name	Benjamin Kim Wakamatsu
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	8820176142
Sole Proprietor	No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 21 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu attended and graduated from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 2003.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1457409476
NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, January 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 21 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.	A89026	California

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park	Baldwin Park, California	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Southern California Permanente Medical Group	Southern California Permanente Medical Group	6958

Practice Locations

5893 Copley Dr
San Diego, CA 92111-7906
Phone: (858) 616-5499
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed