Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Paulsen, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1639148794
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2615 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 933012014
(661) 869-6194
fax (661) 869-6975
Mailing address
2635 G St
Bakersfield, CA 933012813

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2016
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #NA2476 · California #RN483547
Medicaid
CA #RN483547

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639148794. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $18.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Paulsen's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Paulsen practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Paulsen practice?
Dr. Richard Paulsen practices at 2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 933012014. Office phone: 6618696194.
What is Dr. Richard Paulsen's NPI?
Dr. Richard Paulsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639148794, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Paulsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Paulsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.