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CHONG U KIM MD INC
NPI 1447379508
Internal Medicine in Torrance, CA

Active since March 28, 2007
23430 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 325, TORRANCE, CA 90505(310) 705-8323(310) 683-6321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Chong U Kim Md Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHONG U KIM MD INC (NPI 1447379508) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Torrance, California and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization lists Chong U. Kim, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447379508
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameCHONG U KIM MD INC
Location Address23430 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 325Torrance, CA 90505-4720
Mailing Address23430 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 325Torrance, CA 90505-4720 · (310) 705-8323 · Fax (310) 683-6321
Phone(310) 705-8323
Fax(310) 683-6321
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChong U. KimCeo · (310) 372-1185
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2015
✔ NPI 1447379508 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A54806
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
23430 HAWTHORNE BLVD, Torrance, CA 90505
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH43007CA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Chong U Kim Md Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Chong U Kim MD Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Maneesh Penkar, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1639480247
3701 SKYPARK DR STE 105
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-1400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Chong Kim, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1528034485
23560 MADISON ST STE 204
Torrance, CA 90505
(424) 328-0203
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Chong U Kim MD Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chong U Kim MD Inc is 1447379508. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2007.

Where is Chong U Kim MD Inc located?

Chong U Kim MD Inc is located at 23430 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 325, Torrance, CA 90505. The listed phone number is (310) 705-8323.

What is Chong U Kim MD Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Chong U Kim MD Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chong U Kim MD Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Chong U Kim MD Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Internal Medicine, reassign their Medicare billing to Chong U Kim MD Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chong U Kim MD Inc was last updated on May 4, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.