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Active NPI 1588155477 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Sung-Bo Kim , MD

Surgery • Torrance, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

1000 W Carson St

Torrance, CA 90502

Telephone 4243068070
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 County Of Los Angeles Facility NPI 1477574838

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Torrance, CA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -14.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
54 Specialists

Practicing in Torrance, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
90.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Torrance Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
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: 2025-03-06
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A174317

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.

Phlebology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 202K00000X

State License CA A174317

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Dr. Marianna Sarkissyan , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alessandra Vanasco

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Benjamin Blanco

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Dr. Marilee Fisher , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kristen Nordham , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 06, 2025

Phlebology (License #A174317 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2019

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST, TORRANCE, CA 90502 (Tel: 4243068070)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2019

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST # 461, TORRANCE, CA 905022004

NPI Profile Active May 25, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location May 25, 2018

Registered at 1400 LOCUST ST STE 6511, PITTSBURGH, PA 152195114 (Tel: 4122325528)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 25, 2018

Registered at 3600 FORBES AVE STE 140, PITTSBURGH, PA 152133410

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 25, 2018

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KIM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 25, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 25, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1588155477
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 25, 2018
Last Update: March 06, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1000 W Carson St # 461

Torrance, CA 905022004

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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