Physician Profile
Paul A. Toste, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Toste
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Paul A. Toste, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Paul graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2010. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 794-4733
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10833 LE CONTE AVE STE 64-140
Los Angeles, CA 90095
200 Ucla Medical Plz Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90095
1223 16th St Ste 1100
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14 services · 11 patients · 1 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 |
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Cincinnati College 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 2010 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Paul A. Toste?
Paul A. Toste is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Paul A. Toste's address?
Paul A. Toste is listed at 10833 Le Conte Ave Ste 64-140, Los Angeles, CA 90095. 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 A. Toste?
The number on file is (310) 794-4733. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Paul A. Toste?
Paul A. Toste's National Provider Identifier is 1386964823. 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 A. Toste train?
Paul A. Toste attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Paul A. Toste have?
Paul A. Toste has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Paul A. Toste perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul A. Toste 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 A. Toste's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul A. Toste. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.