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Dr. Janice Paulsen, MD

Dr. Janice Paulsen, MD

Anesthesiologist

Modesto, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Paulsen, Anesthesiologist in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Janice Paulsen, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Paulsen graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed her residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology. Dr. Paulsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paulsen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paulsen’s office at (209) 524-1211.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology | University Ca Davis Med Center | Chief Resident

    • Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center

    What languages does Dr. Paulsen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Paulsen typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Paulsen 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. Paulsen. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Paulsen typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Janice Paulsen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Paulsen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Paulsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Paulsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 524-1211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Paulsen accept in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Paulsen in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other PACE

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Paulsen's office located?

    Dr. Janice Paulsen's Primary Practice

    600 Coffee Rd

    Modesto, CA 95355

    (209) 524-1211

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    Dr. Janice Paulsen's Practice 2

    1011 Sylvan Ave Ste C

    Modesto, CA 95350

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    Dr. Janice Paulsen's Practice 3

    2800 L St

    Sacramento, CA 95816

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

    Dr. Paulsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225096126.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paulsen?

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

    What is Dr. Janice Paulsen's specialty?

    Dr. Paulsen is an Anesthesiologist near Modesto, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Janice Paulsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Paulsen is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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 Dr. Janice Paulsen accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Janice Paulsen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Janice Paulsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Paulsen's office at (209) 524-1211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Janice Paulsen?

    Please contact Dr. Paulsen's office at (209) 524-1211 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Paulsen's office located?

    Dr. Paulsen's offices are located in Modesto, CA and Sacramento, CA.