Dr. Christopher Sung-Bo Kim , MD
Surgery • Torrance, CA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Kim, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Torrance, CA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Dr. Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 W CARSON ST.
Dr. Kim maintains professional affiliations with Crescent Wound Care Inc, Glendale Vein Clinic Pc, Aasin Tareen and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2018
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in Torrance, CA
Practicing in Torrance, CA (3346 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
93971
Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
|
487 | 101 | $901.85 | $136.24 |
|
93970
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
|
338 | 220 | $1200.00 | $214.17 |
|
36465
Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance
|
321 | 83 | $18000.00 | $1468.06 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
260 | 143 | $190.00 | $98.43 |
|
99309
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
|
172 | 51 | $224.48 | $114.26 |
|
11043
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
|
114 | 23 | $529.60 | $251.49 |
|
11042
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
|
109 | 31 | $320.86 | $113.29 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
107 | 107 | $240.00 | $120.14 |
|
99308
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
|
93 | 36 | $162.89 | $79.12 |
|
36475
Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin
|
86 | 35 | $17000.00 | $1194.23 |
|
76942
Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
|
85 | 53 | $550.00 | $63.94 |
|
36470
Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein
|
64 | 43 | $1200.00 | $128.83 |
|
36478
Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance
|
56 | 27 | $17000.00 | $1071.45 |
|
99305
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
40 | 40 | $282.14 | $139.02 |
|
43762
Replacement of stomach stoma tube
|
40 | 17 | $550.20 | $255.83 |
|
99309
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
|
34 | 16 | $228.50 | $114.06 |
|
36466
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance
|
33 | 22 | $20000.00 | $1550.35 |
|
99310
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes
|
32 | 17 | $341.64 | $162.84 |
|
36471
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg
|
22 | 17 | $1600.00 | $221.68 |
|
99306
Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day
|
15 | 15 | $401.29 | $191.87 |
|
99305
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
14 | 14 | $284.07 | $140.14 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-03-06NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 202K00000X
Phlebology is the medical discipline that involves the diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders, including spider veins, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, congenital venous abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and other disorders of venous origin. A phlebologist has attained a minimum of 50 hours of CME units in phlebology-related courses, and is knowledgeable of and trained in a variety of diagnostic techniques including physical examination, venous imaging techniques such as duplex ultrasound, CT and MR, plethysmographic techniques and laboratory evaluation related to venous thromboembolism. The phlebologist is also trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may include compression, sclerotherapy, cutaneous vascular laser, endovenous thermoablation procedures (laser and radiofrequency) endovenous chemical ablation, surgical procedures (e.g., ambulatory phlebectomy, venous ligation), vasoactive medications and the management of venous thromboembolism.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Glendale Vein Clinic Pc
800 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA 912044644
Phone: 3232846337
Aasin Tareen
23365 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 905053736
Phone: 3103260202
Crescent Wound Care Inc
1310 W Granger Ave, Modesto, CA 953503911
Phone: 8589673070
West Hollywood Vein Clinic Pc
7901 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 900465178
Phone: 3234868101
West Hollywood Vein Clinic Pc
7901 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 900465180
Phone: 3237981800
Valley Village Vein Clinic Pc
12840 Riverside Dr, Valley Village, CA 916073337
Phone: 3237981800
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Phlebology (License #A174317 in CA)
Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST, TORRANCE, CA 90502 (Tel: 4243068070)
Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST # 461, TORRANCE, CA 905022004
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1400 LOCUST ST STE 6511, PITTSBURGH, PA 152195114 (Tel: 4122325528)
Registered at 3600 FORBES AVE STE 140, PITTSBURGH, PA 152133410
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KIM, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1000 W Carson St # 461
Torrance, CA 905022004
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