THOMAS KWONG
NPI 1962937037
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Torrance, CA

Q: What is Thomas Kwong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Kwong is 1962937037. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2017.

Q: What is Thomas Kwong's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Kwong was last updated on August 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since April 26, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1000 W CARSON ST, TORRANCE, CA 90502(310) 222-3137 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2023, Aug 15, 2018, Apr 24, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Thomas Kwong NPPES

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

THOMAS KWONG (NPI 1962937037) is an individual psychiatry provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (A156817) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962937037

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameTHOMAS KWONG

Location Address1000 W CARSON STTorrance, CA 90502

Mailing Address1000 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90502-2004

Phone(310) 222-3137

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateApril 26, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2023

✔ NPI 1962937037 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A156817

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.

1000 W CARSON ST, Torrance, CA 90502

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomas Kwong is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7810387552

PECOS Enrollment IDI20211210002422

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

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Kwong reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Alliance For Wellness, Inc.

8.8 mi

Psychiatry

501 E HARDY ST STE 425
Inglewood, CA 90301

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
86 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1124329131 (747) 998-0387

Department Of State Hospitals

15 mi

Psychiatric Hospital

11401 BLOOMFIELD AVE
Norwalk, CA 90650

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
755 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1265406565 (562) 863-7011

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 3

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.

223 services30 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

25 services22 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

22 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90502 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.

MISS BRITTANY IRVINE M.A.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Los Angeles County (310) 222-2345

DEPAREMENT OF MANTAL HEALTH

Case Management

1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Los Angeles County (310) 222-1648

DINA M MEZA

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1000 W CARSON ST, HEAD AND NECK BOX 6
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Los Angeles County (310) 222-2741

MARIA GUADALUPE VALADEZ

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Los Angeles County (559) 789-1327

ESTEBAN COTA

Specialist

1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Los Angeles County (310) 222-2345

MS. DAWN MARIE TLUSTY RN

Registered Nurse (Infusion Therapy)

1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Los Angeles County (310) 222-1906

DR. NICOLE MOORE MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Los Angeles County (310) 222-2345

KENTON YUJI SAKURAI

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Los Angeles County (424) 306-4000

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 Thomas Kwong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Kwong is 1962937037. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2017.

Where is Thomas Kwong located?

Thomas Kwong practices at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502. The listed phone number is (310) 222-3137.

What is Thomas Kwong's specialty?

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

Is Thomas Kwong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Kwong is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Kwong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Kwong reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Alliance For Wellness, Inc. (Inglewood, CA) and Department Of State Hospitals (Norwalk, CA). 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 Thomas Kwong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Kwong was last updated on August 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.