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- Torrance location main office
3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505 - Torrance location
2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 235, Torrance, CA 90505
About Dr. Kode
Based in Torrance, CA, Karthik R. Kode, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under critical care medicine. Karthik is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Karthik provided 244 services to 122 patients. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, critical care, each additional 30 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. NPI 1689930497 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
- (310) 517-8950
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3330 LOMITA BLVD
Torrance, CA 90505
2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 235
Torrance, CA 90505
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine 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
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Heart & Circulation
Heart & vascular
Infection & Sepsis
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
Muscle & kidney
Organ Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
Recovery
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
Digestive procedures
Emergency surgery
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
Medications & Infusions
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
244 services · 122 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
191 | More often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Critical care, each additional 30 minutes | Office visit | 99292 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
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 critical care physicians at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other critical care physicians in Torrance 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Karthik R. Kode?
Karthik R. Kode is a critical care physician in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Critical Care Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Karthik R. Kode's address?
Karthik R. Kode is listed at 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Karthik R. Kode?
The number on file is (310) 517-8950. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karthik R. Kode?
Karthik R. Kode's National Provider Identifier is 1689930497. 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 Karthik R. Kode train?
Karthik R. Kode attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karthik R. Kode have?
Karthik R. Kode has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Karthik R. Kode perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Karthik R. Kode performs procedures including insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karthik R. Kode's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karthik R. Kode. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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