Chul Kim, D.P.M
NPI 1528223492 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chul Kim, D.P.M is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1528223492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528223492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E4825 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,914 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,098 | $98 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 715 | $49 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 616 | $93 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 156 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 109 | $120 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 107 | $145 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 42 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 27 | 23 |
| Ketoconazole | 18 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 15 |
| Ciclopirox | 15 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 11 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$343 across 15 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-21
- Last updated
- 2009-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chul Kim's NPI number?
- Chul Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528223492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chul Kim's specialty?
- Chul Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Chul Kim located?
- Chul Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505-4909.
- What is Chul Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chul Kim is (310) 326-8551.
- Does Chul Kim accept Medicare?
- Chul Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chul Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Chul Kim's NPI (1528223492) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.