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- Torrance location main office
1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502 - Los Angeles location
3663 W 6th St Ste 103, Los Angeles, CA 90020
About Dr. Kim
Based in Torrance, CA, Christopher S. Kim, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 2,522 services to 1,111 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance. NPI 1588155477 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (424) 306-8070
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 W CARSON ST
Torrance, CA 90502
3663 W 6th St Ste 103
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,522 services · 1,111 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
321 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
114 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
109 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
86 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein | Procedure | 36470 |
64 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36478 |
56 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Replacement of stomach stoma tube | Procedure | 43762 |
40 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36466 |
33 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
85 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Torrance 7
Same specialty, same city.
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 Christopher S. Kim's specialty?
Christopher S. Kim is a general surgeon in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christopher S. Kim?
Christopher S. 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 Christopher S. Kim?
The number on file is (424) 306-8070. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher S. Kim?
Christopher S. 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 Christopher S. Kim's education?
Christopher S. Kim attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher S. Kim have?
Christopher S. Kim has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher S. Kim known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher S. 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher S. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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