Physician Profile
Sung E. Shim, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shim
Sung E. Shim, MD practices psychiatry in Gardena, CA. Medicare claims data shows Sung provided 144 services to 65 patients. The services billed most often include telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more.
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
- (323) 241-6730
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1045 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD STE 300
Gardena, CA 90247
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Psychiatry 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
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Trauma
Anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive
- Agoraphobia
- OCD
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Specific phobias
Mood disorders
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
Substance-related and addictive
- Alcohol use disorder
- Opioid use disorder
Addiction & Substance Use
- Drug addiction
- Gambling Addiction
Cognitive and adjustment
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Prolonged grief disorder
Eating Disorders
- Binge eating
- Eating disorders
Eating, sleep, and somatic
- Illness anxiety disorder
Mood & Depression
- Postpartum depression
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral
- Autism
- Oppositional defiant disorder
Personality and dissociative
- Borderline personality disorder
- Dissociative disorders
- Narcissistic personality disorder
Sleep & Wakefulness
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Anxiety and depression treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Telepsychiatry
Assessment
- Suicide and safety risk assessment
Addiction care
- Addiction counseling
Addiction Medicine
- Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal Management
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
Assessments
- Adult ADHD Testing
- Autism testing
- Cognitive Assessment
Brain stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Consultations
- Psychiatric Second Opinion
Diagnostics
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Psychiatric Genetic Testing
Inpatient care
- Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Interventional psychiatry
- Spravato Treatment
Psychotherapy
- Anger Management Counseling
- Couples counseling
- EMDR Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention
Sleep Medicine
- Sleep counseling
Specialized care
- Light Therapy
Therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Somatic experiencing
Therapy and care
- Family therapy
- Group psychotherapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
144 services · 65 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
83 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatry |
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.
Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Other psychiatrists in Gardena 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
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.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shim?
Dr. Shim is a psychiatrist in Gardena, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shim's address?
Dr. Shim is listed at 1045 W Redondo Beach Blvd Ste 300, Gardena, CA 90247. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shim?
The number on file is (323) 241-6730. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shim?
Dr. Shim's National Provider Identifier is 1851798029. 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. Shim train?
Dr. Shim attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shim have?
Dr. Shim has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shim the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Shim's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.