Sung Shim, MD
NPI 1851798029 · Psychiatry Physician · Gardena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sung Shim, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Gardena, CA (NPI 1851798029).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851798029
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A151386 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 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
144 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 83 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 45 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 16 | $194 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $138–$194 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 144 | 24 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 134 | 14 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 93 | 14 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 86 | 17 |
| Aripiprazole | 51 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 51 | 11 |
| Mirtazapine | 48 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-12-03
- Last updated
- 2022-10-26
- Certified
- 2022-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sung Shim's NPI number?
- Sung Shim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851798029, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sung Shim's specialty?
- Sung Shim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sung Shim located?
- Sung Shim's practice location on file with NPPES is 1045 W Redondo Beach Blvd Ste 300, Gardena, CA 90247-4175.
- What is Sung Shim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sung Shim is (323) 241-6730.
- Does Sung Shim accept Medicare?
- Sung Shim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sung Shim's NPI active?
- Yes — Sung Shim's NPI (1851798029) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.