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- 3870 del Amo Blvd, Unit 507, Torrance, CA 90503
About Dr. Shitabata
Paul K. Shitabata, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Torrance, CA specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. Paul trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. Paul is also listed as specializing in pathology. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 12,566 services to 6,568 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure. This provider record is associated with NPI 1932145133.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 561-8503
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3870 DEL AMO BLVD UNIT 507
Torrance, CA 90503
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology 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
Autoimmune & Joint
Blood cancer
Blood chemistry
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
Cervical Health
Digestive pathology
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
Hormones & Metabolism
Infections
Infectious disease
Kidney & Urinary
Liver pathology
Prostate
Skin
Skin pathology
Urine & kidney
Procedures & services
Pathology Consultations
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
Cardiac testing
Cervical & Women's Health
Fertility testing
Hormone testing
Immunology
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
Inflammation testing
Post-Mortem & Forensic
Routine blood testing
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
Tissue biopsy
Toxicology
Transfusion testing
Urine testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
12,566 services · 6,568 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
8,907 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | Lab test | 88321 |
2,182 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
1,045 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
240 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
192 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other anatomic & clinical pathology specialists in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1988 at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Paul K. Shitabata?
Paul K. Shitabata is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Paul K. Shitabata's address?
Paul K. Shitabata is listed at 3870 del Amo Blvd Unit 507, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Paul K. Shitabata?
The number on file is (310) 561-8503. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Paul K. Shitabata?
Paul K. Shitabata's National Provider Identifier is 1932145133. 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
Where did Paul K. Shitabata train?
Paul K. Shitabata attended University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Paul K. Shitabata have?
Paul K. Shitabata has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Paul K. Shitabata perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul K. Shitabata the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Paul K. Shitabata's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul K. Shitabata. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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