Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricky Kim, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Radiology) · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1720278245
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 905022004
(310) 222-2847

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 3, 2021
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A91390

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720278245. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
29
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$1,855
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 15 15 $41
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 14 13 $89

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Torrance Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ricky Kim's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricky Kim practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Ricky Kim practice?
Dr. Ricky Kim practices at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 905022004. Office phone: 3102222847.
What is Dr. Ricky Kim's NPI?
Dr. Ricky Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720278245, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricky Kim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricky Kim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricky Kim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS 70450); Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS 74177). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.