Karen Shum, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Torrance, CA

Karen Shum, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Torrance, California. She went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. Her current practice location is 3330 Lomita Blvd, West Tower 5th Floor, Torrance, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 517-4736.

Karen Shum is licensed to practice in California (license number E5034) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1235483629.

Contact Information

Karen Shum, DPM
3330 Lomita Blvd, West Tower 5th Floor,
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 517-4736
(310) 784-8763



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKaren Shum
GenderFemale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience15 Years
Location3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Karen Shum attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235483629
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/06/2012
  • Last Update Date: 05/24/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294963419
  • Enrollment ID: I20140116000131

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Shum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235483629NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery E5034 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital
Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterLong beach, CAHospital

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. Karen Shum allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDiabetic Foot Surgeons Of California Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902246366
PECOS PAC ID: 7113155581
Enrollment ID: O20140109000918

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Karen Shum, DPM
3330 Lomita Blvd Fl Tower5,
Torrance, CA 90505-5002

Ph: (310) 517-4736
Karen Shum, DPM
3330 Lomita Blvd, West Tower 5th Floor,
Torrance, CA 90505

Ph: (310) 517-4736

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