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- 3275 Skypark Dr, Torrance, CA 90505
About Dr. Pool
Kara-Lee Pool, MD is a healthcare provider in Torrance, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Kara-Lee trained at Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. Medicare claims data shows Kara-Lee provided 1,568 services to 1,551 patients. The services billed most often include screening mammography, screening 3d breast mammography, and limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast. This provider record is associated with NPI 1508025289.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (310) 517-4709
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3275 SKYPARK DR
Torrance, CA 90505
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,568 services · 1,551 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth | Procedure | 19081 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
559 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
557 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
119 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
100 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76641 |
50 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of both breasts | Imaging | 77049 |
21 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) | Billing code | G0279 |
96 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Pool specialize in?
Dr. Pool is a radiologist in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Pool located?
Dr. Pool is listed at 3275 Skypark Dr, Torrance, CA 90505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pool's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 517-4709. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pool?
Dr. Pool's National Provider Identifier is 1508025289. 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
Where did Dr. Pool go to medical school?
Dr. Pool attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pool have?
Dr. Pool has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Pool do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pool performs procedures including biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth and biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Pool's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pool. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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