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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Paula S. Josephson-Shulman, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Monica, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Paula S. Josephson-Shulman, MD is an OB-GYN at 12555 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Phone: (310) 829-5511. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paula S. Josephson-Shulman had 93 Original Medicare patients and 192 services. NPI 1053572107. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 12555 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (310) 829‑5511
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Saint John's Health Center
  • Group practice: Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation
  • Medical school: University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paula S. Josephson-Shulman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paula S. Josephson-Shulman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula S. Josephson-Shulman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Paula S. Josephson-Shulman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 192 services for Paula S. Josephson-Shulman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paula S. Josephson-Shulman's NPI number?
1053572107. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Paula S. Josephson-Shulman, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients93
Services billed to Medicare192
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)57 services
  2. Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)42 services
  3. Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)31 services
  4. Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina (76830)14 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)13 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis52%
  • High blood pressure43%
  • Osteoporosis38%
  • Anxiety25%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Hospitals where Paula S. Josephson-Shulman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paula S. Josephson-Shulman at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paula S. Josephson-Shulman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paula S. Josephson-Shulman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation281 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053572107
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians