Physician Profile
Oscar A. Estrada Paz, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Estrada Paz
Oscar A. Estrada Paz, M.D. practices critical care (intensivists) in Santa Monica, CA. Oscar is a 2007 graduate of University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Oscar is also listed as specializing in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonary disease. Medicare claims data shows Oscar provided 1,544 services to 1,132 patients. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, test to measure expiratory airflow and volume, and test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093971459.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 449-0939
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1260 15TH ST STE 600
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Heart & Circulation
Heart & vascular
Infection & Sepsis
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
Muscle & kidney
Organ Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
Recovery
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
Digestive procedures
Emergency surgery
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
Medications & Infusions
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,544 services · 1,132 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope | Procedure | 31500 |
13 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Ultrasound scan of chest | Imaging | 76604 |
24 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
16 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
210 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
180 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
99 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
46 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other critical cares in Santa Monica 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Oscar A. Estrada Paz's specialty?
Oscar A. Estrada Paz is a critical care (intensivists) in Santa Monica, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Oscar A. Estrada Paz?
Oscar A. Estrada Paz is listed at 1260 15Th St Ste 600, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Oscar A. Estrada Paz?
The number on file is (310) 449-0939. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Oscar A. Estrada Paz?
Oscar A. Estrada Paz's National Provider Identifier is 1093971459. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Oscar A. Estrada Paz's education?
Oscar A. Estrada Paz attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Oscar A. Estrada Paz have?
Oscar A. Estrada Paz has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Oscar A. Estrada Paz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Oscar A. Estrada Paz performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope and emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of chest and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as test to measure expiratory airflow and volume and test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Oscar A. Estrada Paz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Oscar A. Estrada Paz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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