Paul Shitabata, M.D.
NPI 1932145133 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Shitabata, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1932145133).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932145133
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G67270 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
12,566 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 8,907 | $40 |
| Surgical Pathology Consultation and Report on Referred Slides Prepared Elsewhere88321 | 2,182 | $108 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 1,045 | $30 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 240 | $37 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 192 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$108 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-22
- Last updated
- 2022-08-01
- Certified
- 2022-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Shitabata's NPI number?
- Paul Shitabata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932145133, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Shitabata's specialty?
- Paul Shitabata is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Shitabata located?
- Paul Shitabata's practice location on file with NPPES is 3870 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503-2165.
- What is Paul Shitabata's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Shitabata is (310) 561-8503.
- Does Paul Shitabata accept Medicare?
- Paul Shitabata is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Shitabata's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Shitabata's NPI (1932145133) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.