Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Paulsen, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Modesto, CA

  • NPI 1497895775
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1001 Sylvan Ave Ste A
Modesto, CA 953501699
(209) 422-6120
Additional location
3204 Wycliffe Dr
Modesto, CA 953554738
(209) 402-4537
Additional location
644 E Harding Way Ste B437
Stockton, CA 952046103
(209) 248-7168
Mailing address
3204 Wycliffe Dr
Modesto, CA 953554738

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 7, 2025
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #16036

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497895775. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,618
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope 11 11 $147

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Modesto Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 322. This provider delivers 0.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$389
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 4 $292.78
Teleflex LLC 1 $96.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$389

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Donald Paulsen's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Paulsen practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Modesto, CA.
Where does Dr. Donald Paulsen practice?
Dr. Donald Paulsen practices at 1001 Sylvan Ave Ste A, Modesto, CA 953501699. Office phone: 2094226120.
What is Dr. Donald Paulsen's NPI?
Dr. Donald Paulsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497895775, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Paulsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Paulsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Paulsen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope (HCPCS 43281). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.