Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KIM
Based in Torrance, CA, Christopher Sung-Bo Kim, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Christopher is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 2,522 services to 1,111 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (424) 306-8070
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 W CARSON ST
Torrance, CA 90502
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,522 services · 1,111 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
321 |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
114 |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
109 |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
86 |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein | Procedure | 36470 |
64 |
| Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36478 |
56 |
| Replacement of stomach stoma tube | Procedure | 43762 |
40 |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36466 |
33 |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
22 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
85 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Torrance 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kim's specialty?
Dr. Kim is a general surgeon in Torrance, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim is listed at 1000 W CARSON ST, Torrance, CA 90502. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kim?
The number on file is (424) 306-8070. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kim?
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1588155477. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's medical education?
Dr. Kim attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kim have?
Dr. Kim has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kim known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kim performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance, removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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