Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Kim, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1043552508
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125
Torrance, CA 905054767
(310) 891-6733
fax (310) 517-1348

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 22, 2019
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A162321

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043552508. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,770
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$208,076
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 821 407 $139
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 471 304 $51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 208 208 $179
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 174 106 $147
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope 43 42 $33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 17 $98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 18 18 $122
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 11 11 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,157
Patients
899
Total drug cost
$44,864
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 617 273 $10,038
Famotidine Generic 404 122 $4,009
Azelastine Hcl Generic 366 152 $13,140
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 279 98 $3,083
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 143 64 $5,263
Omeprazole Generic 117 32 $1,384
Ofloxacin Generic 41 36 $1,711
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 39 38 $385
Montelukast Sodium Generic 39 0 $404
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil Generic 35 29 $2,035

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. David Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. David Kim practices Otolaryngology Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. David Kim practice?
Dr. David Kim practices at 23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125, Torrance, CA 905054767. Office phone: 3108916733.
What is Dr. David Kim's NPI?
Dr. David Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043552508, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.