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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shum, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Karen Shum is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shum’s office at (310) 517-4736.
What languages does Dr. Shum speak?
Dr. Shum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Shum typically treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Shum diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shum. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Shum typically perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Shum performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shum. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Full Contact Leg Cast Application
- Total Contact Cast
- Rigid Leg Cast
- Custom Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast
Does Dr. Shum accept my insurance?
Dr. Shum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 517-4736 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shum accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Shum in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shum's office located?
What is Dr. Shum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235483629.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shum
What is Dr. Karen Shum's specialty?
Dr. Shum is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Torrance, CA.
What does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon do?
Podiatrist with specialization in foot and ankle surgery has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. This includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches for issues like fractures, deformities, and arthritis, with a focus on improving mobility and foot health.
Is this Dr. Karen Shum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shum is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Karen Shum accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Shum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Shum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shum's office at (310) 517-4736 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Shum?
Please contact Dr. Shum's office at (310) 517-4736 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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