Christopher Kim, M.D.
NPI 1588155477 · Surgery Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Kim, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1588155477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588155477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A174317 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,522 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 487 | $136 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 338 | $214 |
| Injection of Chemical Agent Into Single Incompetent Vein of Leg Using Ultrasound Guidance36465 | 321 | $1,468 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 260 | $98 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 172 | $114 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 114 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 18 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 13 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 12 |
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 no Part D record, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-25
- Last updated
- 2025-03-06
- Certified
- 2025-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Kim's NPI number?
- Christopher Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588155477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Kim's specialty?
- Christopher Kim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Kim located?
- Christopher Kim's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502.
- What is Christopher Kim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Kim is (424) 306-8070.
- Does Christopher Kim accept Medicare?
- Christopher Kim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Kim's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Kim's NPI (1588155477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.