Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Crystal Kim

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1356861645
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
21600 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 905035710
(310) 214-0409
Additional location
9 Rockinghorse RD
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 951-9337

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2018
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #33716

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356861645. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
146
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$11,443
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 64 64 $42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 38 37 $139
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 28 19 $98
92134 Imaging of retina 16 16 $45

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Torrance Optometrist, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$412
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $142.73
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 4 $75.52
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 2 $55.81
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $37.32
Dompe US, INC. 1 $35.37
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $25.00
RxSight INC 1 $21.52
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $19.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$412

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
50
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$7,698
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 39 13 $472
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 11 0 $7,226

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Crystal Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. Crystal Kim practices Optometrist in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Crystal Kim practice?
Dr. Crystal Kim practices at 21600 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 905035710. Office phone: 3102140409.
What is Dr. Crystal Kim's NPI?
Dr. Crystal Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356861645, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Crystal Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Crystal Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Crystal Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.