Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD
Gastroenterology
21+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Karl Fukunaga
Karl Fukunaga, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Torrance, CA.
Specialty Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
37
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
GastroenterologyCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine
Class of 1989
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | G72161 | Internal Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Karl Fukunaga
With 21 years of practice, Dr. Karl Fukunaga is an established gastroenterology provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 1989. Dr. currently practices at Torrance Health Association Inc in Torrance, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487644613, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Karl Fukunaga as a lower-volume gastroenterology provider, treating approximately 406 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 1K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Karl Fukunaga received $708 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$708
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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Gastroenterology Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 90505
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Karl Fukunaga
What does Dr. Karl Fukunaga specialize in?
Dr. Karl Fukunaga specializes in Gastroenterology.
Where does Dr. Karl Fukunaga practice?
Dr. Karl Fukunaga practices at Torrance Health Association Inc in Torrance, California.
Does Dr. Karl Fukunaga accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Karl Fukunaga accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 406 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Karl Fukunaga's NPI number?
Dr. Karl Fukunaga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487644613. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Karl Fukunaga been practicing?
Dr. Karl Fukunaga has approximately 21 years of practice experience, having graduated from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 1989.