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Sung E. Shim, MD

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About 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. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851798029.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2012

Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 151386CurrentExpires Jul 2027Since 2017
NPINational Provider Identifier
1851798029Issued 2014

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

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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