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Dr. Chul Kim, DPM

Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (2006)
Professional interests include: foot fusion, bone surgery, diabetic neuropathy, and more.
3400 Lomita Boulevard Suite 403
Torrance, CA 90505

Dr. Chul Kim, DPM is a podiatrist in Torrance, CA specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Chul Kim, DPM is affiliated with Providence, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial, Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance - Orthopedics and WEST TORRANCE PODIATRISTS GROUP INC.

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Office Locations

Torrance Memorial

2780 Skypark Drive Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-3363
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3400 Lomita Boulevard Suite 403
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-8551
(310) 326-3363
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Some issues Dr. Chul Kim, DPM can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excision
removal of benign hyperkeratosis

In 2012, Dr. Chul Kim, DPM performed more excision, and removal of benign hyperkeratosis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, immobilization and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 124
doctor visit 1038
excision 58
hospital care 143
immobilization 143
incision and drainage 13
injections 18
inpatient care 143
lower extremity surgery 13
nail avulsion 22
nail procedures 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2013 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 159
doctor visit 1762
excision 159
hospital care 127
immobilization 90
injections 21
inpatient care 127
nail avulsion 89
nail procedures 89

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 272
Female 339
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 419
Black 39
Hispanic 56
Asian 85
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 214
From 75 to 84 195
85 and over 134
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 49
Dementia 14
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 168
doctor visit 1308
excision 168
hospital care 90
immobilization 54
injections 21
inpatient care 90
nail avulsion 47
nail procedures 47
ultrasound (sonogram) 22
vascular procedures 37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 226
Female 252
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 317
Black 28
Hispanic 51
Asian 67
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 163
From 75 to 84 161
85 and over 102
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 50
Dementia 14
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2015 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 126
doctor visit 1102
excision 126
hospital care 69
immobilization 26
injections 16
inpatient care 69
nail avulsion 36
nail procedures 36
nursing home care 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 13
vascular procedures 25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 398
Female 478
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 604
Black 62
Hispanic 82
Asian 102
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 300
From 75 to 84 314
85 and over 178
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2015

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 48
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2016 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 146
doctor visit 1281
excision 146
hospital care 50
immobilization 17
inpatient care 50
nail avulsion 46
nail procedures 46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11
skin procedures 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 242
Female 264
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 343
Black 30
Hispanic 49
Asian 66
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 181
From 75 to 84 170
85 and over 113
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2016

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 47
Dementia 16
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 187
doctor visit 1350
excision 187
hospital care 102
immobilization 11
injections 18
inpatient care 102
nail avulsion 30
nail procedures 30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 268
Female 315
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 349
Black 36
Hispanic 60
Asian 110
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 223
From 75 to 84 188
85 and over 126
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2017

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 44
Dementia 16
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 195
doctor visit 1277
excision 195
hospital care 87
immobilization 18
inpatient care 87
nail avulsion 26
nail procedures 26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 201
Female 213
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 238
Black 26
Hispanic 50
Asian 86
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 83
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 52
Dementia 16
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 187
doctor visit 1173
excision 187
hospital care 66
inpatient care 66
nail avulsion 14
nail procedures 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 60
skin procedures 60
vascular procedures 22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 182
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 225
Black 31
Hispanic 48
Asian 68
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 69
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2019

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 50
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 176
doctor visit 883
excision 176
hospital care 44
inpatient care 44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 33
skin procedures 33
vascular procedures 21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 154
Female 175
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 206
Black 15
Hispanic 30
Asian 63
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 131
85 and over 66
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 50
Dementia 16
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 167
doctor visit 1124
excision 147
hospital care 14
incision and drainage 19
inpatient care 14
minor procedures 19
nail procedures 20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 149
skin procedures 149
skin surgery 19
vascular procedures 27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 167
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 24
Hispanic 34
Asian 77
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 139
85 and over 70
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2021

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 42
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 221
doctor visit 1239
excision 198
hospital care 14
incision and drainage 15
injections 13
inpatient care 14
minor procedures 15
nail procedures 23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 479
skin procedures 479
skin surgery 15
vascular procedures 39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 162
Female 211
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 220
Black 32
Hispanic 23
Asian 81
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 149
85 and over 69
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 45
Dementia 11
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

abscess drainage 17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 168
doctor visit 1230
excision 158
hospital care 73
immobilization 51
incision and drainage 15
injections 17
inpatient care 73
lower extremity surgery 13
minor procedures 17
nail avulsion 38
nail procedures 35
nursing home care 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 146
skin procedures 146
skin surgery 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 17
vascular procedures 28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM.

Gender
Male 206
Female 240
Ethnicity
Black / African American 29
Asian / Pacific Islander 73
Non-Hispanic White 284
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 43
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 158
85 and over 91
Less than 65 39
65 to 74 157

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chul Kim, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 43
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Chul Kim, DPM graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (2006)

Residency: The Western Pennsylvania Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chul Kim, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Torrance Memorial
Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance - Orthopedics
WEST TORRANCE PODIATRISTS GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Chul Kim, DPM appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Aetna HMO, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Chul Kim, DPM accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Aetna HMO
Medicare Advantage
CIGNA HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare
Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Chul Kim, DPM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chul Kim, DPM from all over the web to help you find the right in Torrance, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chul Kim, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Arthrex, Inc. $4,281
$4,281
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $1,131 Santyl
$968 		Sports Med Small Joint
$96 		Regranex
$44 		Oasis
$19 		Wound Matrix
$5
Integra LifeSciences Corporation $712 Recon-Lower Extremity Metal
$202 		Total Foot System
$198 		Recon-Skin and Wound
$129 		INTEGRA FLOWABLE WOUND MATRIX
$47 		Flowable
$25 		Other
$112
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. $608 Cartiva
$143 		FOOTANDANKLE
$140 		Biologics
$102 		Foot and Ankle
$83 		ORTHOLOC
$36 		Other
$104
Organogenesis Inc. $589 Apligraf
$235 		PuraPly
$203 		Dermagraft
$150
Other $3,297 CLARIX
$520 		Exogen
$249 		Omnigraft
$179 		Biomet Orthopak
$168 		PriMatrix
$144 		Other
$2,037
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $5,317
Education $3,566
Travel and Lodging $935
Consulting Fee $800

Biography

Dr. Chul Kim is a foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) specialist in Torrance, CA. Dr. Kim's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include meniscus surgery, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna. He trained at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital for his residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Torrance Memorial and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

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