Deborah Pauer, MD
With over 36 years in family medicine, Deborah Pauer, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Los Alamitos. A Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine graduate since 1990, she brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 163dNPPES updated 2025-11-24 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3460 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-2334
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.72%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
180
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
494
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,813
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $322k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$333 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Deborah Pauer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 23, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194098
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Deborah Pauer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah Pauer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Alamitos required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Deborah Pauer
Dr. Pauer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Alamitos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 594-6599.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Deborah Pauer
Practice Location
3460 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-2334
Mailing Address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
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