Dr. Karen C Shum
Podiatry in Torrance, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 15+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Karen C Shum, DPM, is a Podiatry specialist in Torrance, California. She attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Podiatry. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Sherman Oaks Hospital, Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Karen C Shum accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (310) 517-4736 to request Dr. Karen C Shum the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Karen C Shum |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
5294963419 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Podiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 15 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
help Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.
Education and Training
- Dr. Karen C Shum attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2009.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1235483629
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Karen C Shum
Medical Licenses
Dr. Karen C Shum has been primarily specialized in Foot & Ankle Surgery for over 15 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgery
| E5034 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Los Angeles, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Sherman Oaks, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Torrance, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
3330 Lomita Blvd
West Tower 5th Floor
Torrance, CA 90505-5002
Phone: (310) 517-4736
Fax: (310) 784-8763
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, August 26, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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