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SUNG WHEE KIM M.D.
NPI 1568031011
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Torrance, CA

Active since June 20, 2021PECOS Enrolled
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL, TORRANCE, CA 90505(310) 530-1151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 27, 2026, Jul 1, 2025, Jun 22, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2021).

About Sung Whee Kim M.d. NPPES

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

SUNG WHEE KIM M.D. (NPI 1568031011) is an individual psychiatry provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (A201846) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Ladera Ranch, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568031011
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameSUNG WHEE KIMCredential: M.D.
Location Address23700 CAMINO DEL SOLTorrance, CA 90505-5017
Mailing AddressPo Box 4570Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274-9607 · (424) 400-7748
Phone(310) 530-1151
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1568031011 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A201846✔ Licensed in OK · 38099
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL, Torrance, CA 90505
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1333 Corporate Dr Ste 260Ladera Ranch, CA 92694-2180 · Phone (949) 768-2988 · Fax (949) 768-2980

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sung Whee Kim M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID345789970
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250609002855
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Sung Kim reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sung Whee Kim Psychiatry, Inc
Same address
Psychiatry
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL
Torrance, CA 90505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1962348359 (310) 530-1151
Provider Profile
45 mi
Psychiatry
333 CORPORATE DR STE 260
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902014780 (949) 768-2988
Saints Medical Group, LLC
1,189 mi
Family Medicine
777 NW 63RD ST STE 452
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 507 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437195922 (405) 231-3857

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
110 services48 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90505 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KEVIN STEPHANOFF, M.D., INC.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 308-9014
DR. LLOYD MYUNG LEE D.O.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-1151
ADDIS MEDICAL GROUP A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-1151
VALENTINA PARK MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-1151
MR. RYAN RENDON RN
Registered Nurse
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-1151
SARAH GRAGG
Social Worker
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 784-2200
AMAKA IHEAKA RN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-1151
ESTHER U OKAFOR FNP/PMHNP/DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
23700 CAMINO DEL SOL
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-1151

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 Sung Kim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sung Kim is 1568031011. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2021.

Where is Sung Kim located?

Sung Kim practices at 23700 Camino Del Sol, Torrance, CA 90505. The listed phone number is (310) 530-1151.

What is Sung Kim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Sung Kim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sung Kim is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sung Kim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sung Kim reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Sung Whee Kim Psychiatry, Inc (Torrance, CA), (Ladera Ranch, CA) and Saints Medical Group, LLC (Oklahoma City, OK). Each 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 Sung Kim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sung Kim accept?

Health plans from Medica list Sung Kim as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sung Kim was last updated on April 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.