Physician Profile
Philip Kim, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kim
Philip Kim, MD practices family medicine in Torrance, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Philip cared for 8,763 Medicare patients across 14,484 services. The services billed most often include complete ultrasound scan of joint, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 324-4443
- Email not available
Practice Locations
17507 CRENSHAW BLVD
Torrance, CA 90504
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,484 services · 8,763 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
321 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint | Imaging | 76881 |
2,314 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
852 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
722 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76857 |
351 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
306 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
1,003 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | Treatment | 93975 |
898 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
482 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
423 | More than most peers in Family 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.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kim specialize in?
Dr. Kim is a family doctor in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kim located?
Dr. Kim is listed at 17507 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 324-4443. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kim's NPI number?
Dr. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1356781132. 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. Kim go to medical school?
Dr. Kim attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kim been practicing?
Dr. Kim has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kim do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kim performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of joint and complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kim confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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