Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in El Cajon, 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 (619) 528-5000 to request Dr. Benjamin Kim-Wakamatsu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1630 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021-5204

Phone 1: (619) 528-5000


Doctor Profile

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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group


Practice Locations

1630 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021-5204
Phone: (619) 528-5000
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


250 Travelodge Dr
El Cajon, CA 92020-4126
Phone: (619) 528-5000
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


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, December 1, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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