David Sehwan Kim, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Torrance, CA

David Sehwan Kim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Torrance Health Association Inc and his current practice location is 23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 891-6733.

David Sehwan Kim is licensed to practice in California (license number A162321) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1043552508.

Contact Information

David Sehwan Kim, MD
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125,
Torrance, CA 90505-4767
(310) 891-6733
(310) 517-1348

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid Sehwan Kim
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience16 Years
Location23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125, Torrance, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • David Sehwan Kim attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043552508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/22/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032338488
  • Enrollment ID: I20190615000269

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Sehwan Kim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043552508NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A162321 (California)Primary
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck A162321 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Torrance Health Association Inc1355302134255

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. David Sehwan Kim allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTorrance Health Association Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083903124
PECOS PAC ID: 1355302134
Enrollment ID: O20110819000276

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. David Sehwan Kim is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David Sehwan Kim, MD
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125,
Torrance, CA 90505-4767

Ph: (310) 891-6733
David Sehwan Kim, MD
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125,
Torrance, CA 90505-4767

Ph: (310) 891-6733

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Torrance, CA

Dr. Alexander Gertel, MD
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Dr. Brett A Levine, M.D.
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Janice Erica Chang,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 180, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-465-2255    Fax: 310-465-2265
Dr. Lesley Joel Luk, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4201 Torrance Blvd, Suite 390, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-540-0018    Fax: 310-540-4988
Mike Sheu, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 23441 Madison St, Building 8, Suite 130, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-791-2233    

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