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Dr. Paula Josephson Shulman, MD

Santa Monica, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Josephson Shulman, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Paula Josephson Shulman, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Josephson Shulman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Josephson Shulman’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Josephson Shulman’s office at (310) 828-8585.

    What languages does Dr. Josephson Shulman speak?

    Dr. Josephson Shulman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Josephson Shulman treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Josephson Shulman 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. Josephson Shulman. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Check-up
    • Birth Control Pill Check-up
    • Routine IUD Check-up
    • IUD Removal
    • Contraceptive Patch Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Contraceptive Device Follow-up
    • Birth Control Surveillance
    • Family Planning Check
    • Oral Contraceptive Follow-up
    • Pill Prescription Check
    • Contraceptive Pill Management
    • Regular IUD Check
    • Intrauterine Device Routine Exam
    • IUD Follow-up Visit
    • Intrauterine Device Extraction
    • Taking out IUD
    • Removing an IUD
    • Hormonal Patch Follow-up
    • Transdermal Contraceptive Surveillance
    • Birth Control Patch Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3049: Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
    • Z3041: Encounter for surveillance of contraceptive pills
    • Z30431: Encounter for routine checking of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z30432: Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z3045: Encounter for surveillance of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • First-time Prescription for Other Birth Control
    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • First-time Birth Control Pill Prescription
    • Birth Control Implant Check-up
    • First-time Birth Control Shot Prescription
    • IUD Insertion
    • First-time Birth Control Patch Prescription
    • Birth Control
    • Initial prescription for alternative contraception
    • Starting non-pill/shot/patch birth control
    • New prescription for other contraceptive methods
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check
    • Initial oral contraceptive prescription
    • Starting birth control pills
    • New birth control pill order
    • Contraceptive implant follow-up
    • Nexplanon monitoring
    • Subdermal implant check
    • Initial injectable contraceptive prescription
    • Starting Depo-Provera
    • New birth control injection order
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure
    • Initial contraceptive patch prescription
    • Starting hormonal patch
    • New birth control patch order

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30018: Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
    • Z30011: Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptive pills
    • Z3046: Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive
    • Z30013: Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive
    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z30016: Encounter for initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Elective Abortion
    • Abortion
    • Planned abortion
    • Voluntary termination of pregnancy
    • Induced abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z332: Encounter for elective termination of pregnancy

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Implant Prescription
    • Emergency Contraception Prescription
    • Birth Control
    • Contraceptive Implant
    • Nexplanon Prescription
    • Subdermal Implant
    • Morning-After Pill Prescription
    • Emergency Birth Control
    • Post-Coital Contraception

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30017: Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive
    • Z30012: Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Infectious Disease
    • Health Screening
    • General Infectious Disease Screening
    • Miscellaneous Infection Test
    • Parasitic Disease Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z118: Encounter for screening for other infectious and parasitic diseases

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Unwanted Pregnancy Issues
    • Unplanned pregnancy concerns
    • Crisis pregnancy
    • Difficult pregnancy decision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z640: Problems related to unwanted pregnancy

    Also known as:

    • High-Risk Sexual Behavior
    • Sexual Health
    • Unsafe Sex Practices
    • Sexual Risk Assessment
    • STI Prevention Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    What procedures does Dr. Josephson Shulman perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Josephson Shulman 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. Josephson Shulman. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Birth Control Implant
    • Birth Control
    • Contraceptive Implant Removal
    • Nexplanon Removal
    • Arm Implant Removal
    • Birth Control Capsule Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11976: Removal, implantable contraceptive capsules

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Cervix Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Does Dr. Josephson Shulman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Josephson Shulman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 828-8585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Josephson Shulman accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Josephson Shulman in Santa Monica, 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

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicaid

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Josephson Shulman's office located?

    Dr. Paula Josephson Shulman's Primary Practice

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 828-8585

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    Dr. Paula Josephson Shulman's Practice 2

    12555 W Jefferson Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90066

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    Dr. Paula Josephson Shulman's Practice 3

    1301 20th St Ste 270

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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    What is Dr. Josephson Shulman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Josephson Shulman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053572107.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Josephson Shulman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Josephson Shulman

    What is Dr. Paula Josephson Shulman's specialty?

    Dr. Josephson Shulman is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Santa Monica, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Josephson Shulman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paula Josephson Shulman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Josephson Shulman is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Paula Josephson Shulman accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Paula Josephson Shulman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paula Josephson Shulman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Josephson Shulman's office at (310) 828-8585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paula Josephson Shulman?

    Please contact Dr. Josephson Shulman's office at (310) 828-8585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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