Donald Paulsen, PA
NPI 1497895775 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Modesto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Paulsen, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Modesto, CA (NPI 1497895775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497895775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 16036 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$389 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 3204 Wycliffe DrModesto, CA 95355-4738Phone: (209) 402-4537
- 644 E Harding Way Ste B437Stockton, CA 95204-6103Phone: (209) 248-7168
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-07
- Last updated
- 2025-05-07
- Certified
- 2025-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Paulsen's NPI number?
- Donald Paulsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497895775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Paulsen's specialty?
- Donald Paulsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Donald Paulsen located?
- Donald Paulsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Sylvan Ave Ste a, Modesto, CA 95350-1699.
- What is Donald Paulsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Paulsen is (209) 422-6120.
- Does Donald Paulsen accept Medicare?
- Donald Paulsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Paulsen's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Paulsen's NPI (1497895775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.