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General Surgery

Paul J. Shin, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Monica, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Paul J. Shin, MD is a general surgeon at 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (310) 829-5511. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul J. Shin had 16 Original Medicare patients and 36 services. NPI 1710349386. 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: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · Directions
  • Phone: (310) 829‑5511
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Saint John's Health Center
  • Group practice: Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation
  • Medical school: Univ Of Rochester School Of Dental Medicine · graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul J. Shin, 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 Paul J. Shin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Shin 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 Paul J. Shin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 36 services for Paul J. Shin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul J. Shin's NPI number?
1710349386. 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 Paul J. Shin, 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 patients16
Services billed to Medicare36
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis69%

Hospitals where Paul J. Shin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Shin 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 Paul J. Shin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Shin 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 general surgeons in Santa Monica

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, 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 schoolUniv Of Rochester School Of Dental Medicine
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710349386
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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