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Dr. Deborah Pauer, MD

Dr. Deborah Pauer, MD

Los Alamitos, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pauer, Family Medicine Specialist in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Dr. Deborah Pauer, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Pauer graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Pauer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pauer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pauer’s office at (562) 594-6599.

    Where did Dr. Pauer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Pauer board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Deborah Pauer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pauer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pauer typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pauer 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. Pauer. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Medical Treatment
    • Past Medical Procedures
    • Previous Medical Care
    • History of Past Treatments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9289: Personal history of other medical treatment

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pauer typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pauer 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. Pauer. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Does Dr. Pauer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pauer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 594-6599 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pauer accept in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Dr. Pauer in Los Alamitos, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Pauer's office located?

    Dr. Deborah Pauer's Primary Practice

    3460 Katella Ave

    Los Alamitos, CA 90720

    (562) 594-6599

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

    Dr. Pauer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073532065.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pauer?

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

    What is Dr. Deborah Pauer's specialty?

    Dr. Pauer is a Family Medicine Specialist near Los Alamitos, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Deborah Pauer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pauer is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Orange County Global 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Deborah Pauer accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Deborah Pauer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Deborah Pauer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pauer's office at (562) 594-6599 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Deborah Pauer?

    Please contact Dr. Pauer's office at (562) 594-6599 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Deborah Pauer have?

    Dr. Deborah Pauer is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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