Paul Cohen Azer, M.D.
Paul Cohen Azer, M.D. runs an independent specialist practice in Beverly Hills, CA. A Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania graduate since 1974, he brings 52+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 6876dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
99 N La Cienega Blvd Suite 107, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2222
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
20239.39/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-74.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better51.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-31.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
976
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
654
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,662
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.99M
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.7k received from industry
224 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Paul Cohen Azer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1974)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With Paul Cohen Azer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Cohen Azer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Beverly Hills 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 Paul Cohen Azer
Dr. Azer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Beverly Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 652-4743.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul Cohen Azer
Practice Location
99 N La Cienega Blvd Suite 107, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2222
Mailing Address
99 N La Cienega Blvd Suite 107, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2222
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